27.07.2007 12:03
Dueñas’s number to be retired
www.fcbarcelona.cat
The FC Barcelona board has decided to withdraw the number 12 shirt worn by basketball’s Roberto Dueñas. The player, who has just retired from the game, will have his shirt displayed in the Palau Blaugrana.
Roberto Dueñas has left a proud legacy at FC Barcelona, where he played for ten seasons. In
recognition of that, no player will ever wear his number 12 shirt again, as announced by board
spokesman, Xavier Cambra, at a press conference.
A much loved player
The former centre has ended a 12 year career in professional basketball. He saw out his
playing days at DKV Joventut, but it was at Barça that he really made his name, with six ACB
Leagues and one Euroleague. He is respected here not just for his sporting contributions but also
for being a wonderful person and the board has accepted the proposal made by the basketball section
to honour him in this way.