Ruy de Freitas

Ruy de Freitas (24 August 1916 – 2 August 2012), also commonly known as Tio Ruy, was a Brazilian professional basketball player and coach, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1948. He was born in Macaé. At his first appearance in London he won the bronze medal with the Brazilian basketball team under the guidance of head coach Moacyr Daiuto.^[1]

Ruy de Freitas

Personal information
Born	24 August 1916 (1916-08-24) Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Died	2 August 2012 (2012-08-03) (aged 95) Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Medals Men's basketball Representing  Brazil Olympic Games 1948 London Team