Turgut Atakol
1915–1988 (age 73)
Biography
Turgut Atakol was a skilled Turkish basketball player born in 1915 who contributed to the development of basketball in Turkey. He was instrumental in advancing the sport during its formative years in the nation.
Atakol's athletic career and dedication to basketball remained influential in Turkish sports until his death in 1988. He was interred at Zincirlikuyu Cemetery, honored for his contributions to Turkish athletics.