1959 FIBA World Championship
Tournament
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The 1959 FIBA World Championship was the 3rd FIBA World Championship, the international basketball world championship for men's national teams. It was hosted by Chile from 16 to 31 January 1959. Amaury Antônio Pasos was named the MVP. Wikipedia
Champion: Brazil men's national basketball team
Dates: Jan 16, 1959 – Jan 31, 1959
Fourth place: Formosa
MVP: Amaury Pasos
Teams: 13