Pallacanestro Reggiana is mourning the loss of Gianni Pastarini, one of the club's founders. Pastarini was 85 years old and served as sports director for decades.
Who was Gianni Pastarini?
Gianni Pastarini was one of the founders of Pallacanestro Reggiana in 1974. He was sports director and a reference point for the entire club environment.
What did Pallacanestro Reggiana say?
Pallacanestro Reggiana announced his passing on their website: “Goodbye Gianni, biancorossa flag – the message reads –. A generous, esteemed and appreciated person in the local and national basketball scene, Gianni undoubtedly represents one of the “flags” of Pallacanestro Reggiana's fifty-year history.
How did he influence the club's history?
The biancorossa club expresses its deepest condolences to his daughter Cristina and the entire Pastarini family. Gianni Pastarini was an important figure in the club's history, having contributed to creating a competitive team and promoting basketball in the region.
| Year | Role | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Founder | Pallacanestro Reggiana |
| 1974-1990 | Sports Director | Pallacanestro Reggiana |