Jef Eygel

Jozef "Jef" Fidelo Eygel (5 March 1933 in Antwerp – 3 April 2005) was a Belgian professional basketball player. At a height of 1.84 m (6'0 1⁄4") tall, he played at the point guard position.

Jef Eygel

Personal information
Born	(1933-03-05)5 March 1933 Antwerp, Belgium
Died	3 April 2005(2005-04-03) (aged 72) Antwerp, Belgium
Listed height	6 ft 0.25 in (1.84 m)
Listed weight	175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
Playing career	1950–1970
Position	Point guard
Career history
1950–1968	Antwerpse
1969–1970	Racing Mechelen
Career highlights
FIBA European Selection (1964) 7× Belgian League champion (1956, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964) 2× Belgian Cup winner (1961, 1970) 4× Belgian Player of the Year (1959, 1961, 1963, 1964)

Professional career

Eygel was a member of the FIBA European Selection, in 1964. He was a four-time Belgian Player of the Year (1959, 1961, 1963, 1964).

National team career

Eygel was a member of the senior Belgian national basketball team. He competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics. He played in all three of Belgium's games during the Olympic tournament.^[1]

Awards and accomplishments

• 7× Belgian League Champion: (1956, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964)
• 4× Belgian Player of the Year: (1959, 1961, 1963, 1964)
• 2× Belgian Cup Winner: (1961, 1970)
• FIBA European Selection: (1964)