| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 April 1928 Leskovac, Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes |
| Died | 20 January 1986 (aged 57) Belgrade, SFR Yugoslavia |
| Nationality | Serbian |
| Position | Referee |
| Officiating career | 1951–1976 |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
| FIBA Hall of Fame as official | |
Obrad Belošević (Serbian Cyrillic: Обрад Белошевић; 28 April 1928 – 20 January 1986) was a Serbian basketball referee.
Refereeing career
Belošević refereed over 300 games of the Yugoslav League from 1951 to 1976.[1] Other notable events he refereed in include the 1968 Summer Olympics, 1970 FIBA World Championship, 1974 FIBA World Championship, two European Champions Cup final games (1969 and 1970) and a FIBA Korać Cup final. He was enshrined in the FIBA Hall of Fame in 2007.[1]
Personal life
Belošević's son, Ilija (born 1972), is considered one of the best European basketball referees.[2]
References
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