Julio_Gallardo

Julio Gallardo

Julio Gallardo

Mexican basketball player

For the Chilean footballer, see Julio Gallardo (footballer).

Julio Gallardo (June 26, 1958 – February 9, 2011) was a Mexican-American basketball player.[1] He represented Mexico at the 1983 Pan American Games, held at Caracas, Venezuela.

Early life

Gallardo was born in El Paso, Texas to Mexican parents.

Professional basketball career

Gallardo played for a local, Hermosillo professional basketball team from 1976 to 1982. In 1984, he joined the Baloncesto Superior Nacional Mayaguez Tainos in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, becoming an all star in that league. He played with the Tainos until 1989, when they had moved to the Southwestern Puerto Rico city of Cabo Rojo.

Personal

Gallardo was the son of David and Maria Estela Gallardo.[2] He studied at Ysleta High School, where he played basketball.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    "Obituary". seleccionmexicanadebaloncesto. Retrieved 7 June 2012.
  2. [2]
    "Julio Gallardo Obituary (2011) el Paso Times". Legacy.com.
  3. [3]
    http://archive.elpasotimes.com/ci_17399075%5B%5D


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