Vladimir Tkachenko
Vladimir Petrovich Tkachenko (alternate spelling: Vladimir Tkatchenko) (Russian: Владимир Петрович Ткаченко; born September 20, 1957, in Sochi, Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, Soviet Union) is a retired Soviet and Russian professional basketball player. Tkachenko won two Summer Olympic Games medals and three FIBA World Cup medals with the senior men's Soviet Union national team. He was also named both the Euroscar and the Mr. Europa in 1979. His pro club career lasted 16 years.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 20, 1957 Sochi, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Listed height | 7 ft 3 in (2.21 m) |
| Listed weight | 310 lb (141 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 1974–1990 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 11 |
| Career history | |
| 1974–1982 | Stroitel |
| 1983–1989 | CSKA Moscow |
| 1989–1990 | Guadalajara |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| FIBA Hall of Fame as player | |
Medals | |
He was named to the FIBA All-Time EuroStars Team in 2007. He became a FIBA Hall of Fame player in 2015.
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