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Oscar Schmidt was born on February 16, 1958 in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil and was credited as a basketball player and journalist. Oscar Schmidt died on April 17, 2026, aged 68. Listed accolades include FIBA Hall of Fame and Silver Olympic Order (1996). The listed height was 205 cm.
My Take
Oscar Schmidt is a name that should be far better known outside basketball circles. Nicknamed Mao Santa, the Holy Hand, this 205 cm Brazilian scorer was a pure shooting machine who chose to play across Italy and Spain rather than chase the NBA, and I find that decision fascinating. His FIBA Hall of Fame induction and the 1996 Silver Olympic Order confirm the legend. Born in Natal in 1958, he passed away in April 2026, which makes revisiting his career feel especially poignant. To me he's proof that all-time greatness doesn't require an NBA jersey; the scoreboard told his story everywhere he went.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Oscar Schmidt
- Name (Japanese)
- オスカー・シュミット
- Reading
- おすかー・しゅみっと
- Born
- February 16, 1958 – April 17, 2026
- Origin
- Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
- Height
- 205 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player / journalist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dog
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- FIBA Hall of Fame
- 1996 Silver Olympic Order
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.oscarschmidt.com.br
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar%20Schmidt
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AA%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AB%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%9F%E3%83%83%E3%83%88
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1797248
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
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 Oscar Schmidt born?
Oscar Schmidt was born on February 16, 1958.
When did Oscar Schmidt die?
Oscar Schmidt died on April 17, 2026, aged 68.
Where was Oscar Schmidt from?
Oscar Schmidt was from Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
What did Oscar Schmidt do?
Oscar Schmidt worked as basketball player, journalist.
How tall was Oscar Schmidt?
Oscar Schmidt was 205 cm tall.
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