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Legendary Italian Basketball Star Mabel Bocchi Passes Away

12/5/2025

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Mabel Bocchi died at age 72 in Calabria, ending a legendary career in Italian basketball.
Born in Parma, she played for Geas Sesto San Giovanni and led them to Italy's first women's European Cup in 1974.
She won eight league titles and represented Italy in three European Championships and one World Championship.
Beyond sport, Bocchi pursued journalism and social projects, including Tam Tam Basket to help marginalized youth.

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Mabel Bocchi died at age 72 in Calabria, ending a legendary career in Italian basketball.
Born in Parma, she played for Geas Sesto San Giovanni and led them to Italy's first women's European Cup in 1974.
She won eight league titles and represented Italy in three European Championships and one World Championship.
Beyond sport, Bocchi pursued journalism and social projects, including Tam Tam Basket to help marginalized youth.