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José Ortiz was born on October 25, 1963 in Aibonito, United States and is credited as a basketball player. That puts José Ortiz at 62 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Oregon State University. Recorded honors include FIBA Hall of Fame. The listed height is 208 cm.
My Take
José Ortiz, known as Piculín, represents the kind of story I find irresistible. A 208 cm center from Aibonito, Puerto Rico, he climbed from Oregon State to the NBA's Utah Jazz, then kept competing across Europe and his home island's leagues for years. His FIBA Hall of Fame induction confirms that his name belongs in the global history of the game. There is something deeply moving about an athlete from a small island carrying his community onto the world stage. His passing in 2026 was a loss, but he remains a lasting source of pride for Puerto Rico.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- José Ortiz
- Name (Japanese)
- ホセ・オルティス
- Reading
- ほせ・おるてぃす
- Born
- October 25, 1963 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rabbit
- Origin
- Aibonito, United States
- Height
- 208 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- University
- Oregon State University
Awards & achievements
- FIBA Hall of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was José Ortiz born?
Born October 25, 1963 (age 62).
Where is José Ortiz from?
José Ortiz is from Aibonito, United States.
What does José Ortiz do?
José Ortiz works as basketball player.
How tall is José Ortiz?
José Ortiz is 208 cm.
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