The club currently plays in Liga Nacional de Básquet, the top division of the Argentine basketball system. Ferro was the competition's first winner in 1985, with a total of 3 league titles won to date. It was also the first team to win two consecutive titles (1985–86), and the first Argentine team to become South American champion (in 1981). Besides, Ferro Carril Oeste is one of the three Argentine clubs to have played a final of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup (1986).
The club affiliated to Federación Argentina in 1921, playing in youth divisions. The first senior squad was formed in 1933, playing its first international v Uruguayan side Atenas de Montevideo. Ferro disaffiliated from the FAB in 1941, switching to recently founded "Asociación Argentina de Básquet" (AAB). Under the AAB, Ferro was runner-up in the 1956 Metropolitano, playing the final at Estadio Luna Park-
In 1968, Ferro was promoted to the first division of the Buenos Aires Basketball Association. In 1971 the club inaugurated its arena, "Estadio Héctor Etchart". In 1974, the two federations operating in Buenos Aires merged to form "Federación Única". By those times Ferro developed a strong rivalry with Obras Sanitarias. Coach León Najnudel arrived to the club in 1976. Under his leading and helped by notable players such as Miguel Cortijo, Ferro Carril Oeste achieved its first professional success, winning Torneo Metropolitano, Torneo Apertura and Torneo Oficial. The team also won the Campeonato Argentino de Clubes in 1981.
Ferro players posing with an old locomotive for El Gráfico, after winning their first LNB title in 1985
Ferro also became the first Argentine team to win the Campeonato Sudamericano de Clubes (South American Club Championship) in 1981 and 1982, with the second title after beating Obras Sanitarias in the final. Najnudel left the club to coach Spanish team CB Zaragoza, being replaced by former player Luis Martínez. The international success continued in 1987, with Ferro winning another edition of the Sudamericano.
When the top Liga Nacional de Básquet began in 1985, Ferro's main rival became Atenas de Córdoba. Ferro won the Argentine League championship in 1985 and 1986, finished 2nd in 1987, and also won it 1989. They also competed at the Club World Cup in 1981, 1986, and 1987, and they were that competition's runner-up in 1986.
At the end of 2003–04 season, Ferro was relegated to the Argentine second division, the Torneo Nacional de Ascenso (TNA). The team played there until 2015, when Ferro returned to LNB after Ciclista Juninense was relegated to TNA.[1][2]
^"Ferro vuelve a la Liga luego de 11 años", LNB website, 22 Jul 2015
^"Ferro jugará la LNB" on Ferro official web, 30 Jul 2015
^"Uranga será homenajeado en Ferro" 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine, El Diario, 30 Ago 2013
^"Uranga, el caudillo entrerriano" 2016-06-11 at the Wayback Machine, Diario Uno, 11 Ago 2013
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Club Ferro Carril Oeste Basquet or Ferro Basquet is a professional basketball team based in Caballito Buenos Aires Argentina It is a part of the sports club Club Ferro Carril Oeste Ferro Carril OesteNicknameFerro VerdolagaLeaguesLNBFounded1933 91 years ago 1933 basketball section ArenaHector EtchartLocationCaballito Buenos Aires ArgentinaTeam colors PresidentDaniel PandolfiHead coachJose FranziWebsiteFerro BasquetHomeAway The club currently plays in Liga Nacional de Basquet the top division of the Argentine basketball system Ferro was the competition s first winner in 1985 with a total of 3 league titles won to date It was also the first team to win two consecutive titles 1985 86 and the first Argentine team to become South American champion in 1981 Besides Ferro Carril Oeste is one of the three Argentine clubs to have played a final of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup 1986 Contents 1 History 2 Players 2 1 Current roster 2 2 Notable players 3 Head coaches 4 Titles 4 1 Domestic 4 2 International 5 References 6 External linksHistory editThe club affiliated to Federacion Argentina in 1921 playing in youth divisions The first senior squad was formed in 1933 playing its first international v Uruguayan side Atenas de Montevideo Ferro disaffiliated from the FAB in 1941 switching to recently founded Asociacion Argentina de Basquet AAB Under the AAB Ferro was runner up in the 1956 Metropolitano playing the final at Estadio Luna Park In 1968 Ferro was promoted to the first division of the Buenos Aires Basketball Association In 1971 the club inaugurated its arena Estadio Hector Etchart In 1974 the two federations operating in Buenos Aires merged to form Federacion Unica By those times Ferro developed a strong rivalry with Obras Sanitarias Coach Leon Najnudel arrived to the club in 1976 Under his leading and helped by notable players such as Miguel Cortijo Ferro Carril Oeste achieved its first professional success winning Torneo Metropolitano Torneo Apertura and Torneo Oficial The team also won the Campeonato Argentino de Clubes in 1981 nbsp Ferro players posing with an old locomotive for El Grafico after winning their first LNB title in 1985 Ferro also became the first Argentine team to win the Campeonato Sudamericano de Clubes South American Club Championship in 1981 and 1982 with the second title after beating Obras Sanitarias in the final Najnudel left the club to coach Spanish team CB Zaragoza being replaced by former player Luis Martinez The international success continued in 1987 with Ferro winning another edition of the Sudamericano When the top Liga Nacional de Basquet began in 1985 Ferro s main rival became Atenas de Cordoba Ferro won the Argentine League championship in 1985 and 1986 finished 2nd in 1987 and also won it 1989 They also competed at the Club World Cup in 1981 1986 and 1987 and they were that competition s runner up in 1986 At the end of 2003 04 season Ferro was relegated to the Argentine second division the Torneo Nacional de Ascenso TNA The team played there until 2015 when Ferro returned to LNB after Ciclista Juninense was relegated to TNA 1 2 Players editCurrent roster edit Ferro Carril Oeste roster Players Coaches Pos No Nat Name Ht Age PF 4 nbsp Thomas Erik 1 96 m 6 ft 5 in 29 1995 01 16 16 January 1995 SF 7 nbsp Massarelli Luciano 1 83 m 6 ft 0 in 30 1993 07 23 23 July 1993 PG 8 nbsp Orresta Sebastian 1 88 m 6 ft 2 in 31 1993 05 06 6 May 1993 PG 11 nbsp Mayer Nicolas 1 85 m 6 ft 1 in 28 1996 04 15 15 April 1996 PF 12 nbsp Delfino Lucio 2 00 m 6 ft 7 in 27 1997 02 27 27 February 1997 SF 13 nbsp Harper Aaron 2 03 m 6 ft 8 in 43 1981 03 12 12 March 1981 C 14 nbsp Jerez Facundo 1 98 m 6 ft 6 in 28 1995 09 26 26 September 1995 F 22 nbsp Ramos Ariel 1 92 m 6 ft 4 in 29 1995 03 23 23 March 1995 SF 30 nbsp Cosolito Mauro 1 95 m 6 ft 5 in 35 1988 12 18 18 December 1988 SF 35 nbsp Marin Federico 1 99 m 6 ft 6 in 42 1982 04 02 2 April 1982 SF 91 nbsp Hernandez Kevin 2 04 m 6 ft 8 in 33 1991 03 28 28 March 1991 Head coach nbsp Jose Franzi Legend C Team captain nbsp Injured Roster Updated 2020 01 01 Notable players edit Note Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA sanctioned events Players may hold other non FIBA nationality not displayed Criteria To appear in this section a player must have either Set a club record or won an individual award while at the club Played at least one official international match for their national team at any time Played at least one official NBA match at any time nbsp Miguel Cortijo 1976 92 nbsp Diego Maggi 1985 89 nbsp Rory White 1991 92 nbsp Gabriel Fernandez 1995 96 nbsp Luis Scola 1995 98 nbsp Martin Leiva 1997 2001 nbsp Diego Lo Grippo 1998 2001 nbsp Federico Kammerichs 1998 2001 nbsp Luis Orono nbsp Sebastian Uranga 1981 85 3 4 nbsp Javier Maretto nbsp Daniel Arejula nbsp Horacio Lopez nbsp Erron Maxey 2001 Head coaches edit nbsp Leon Najnudel 1976 82 1989 90 1996 Titles editDomestic edit Torneo Metropolitano 1 1980 Torneo Oficial de la Federacion de Buenos Aires 3 1980 1982 1983 Torneo de Apertura de la Federacion de Buenos Aires 3 1980 1981 1982 Campeonato Argentino de Clubes 1 1981 Liga Nacional de Basquet 3 1985 1986 1989 International edit Campeonato Sudamericano de Clubes 3 1981 1982 1987References edit Ferro vuelve a la Liga luego de 11 anos LNB website 22 Jul 2015 Ferro jugara la LNB on Ferro official web 30 Jul 2015 Uranga sera homenajeado en Ferro Archived 2016 03 04 at the Wayback Machine El Diario 30 Ago 2013 Uranga el caudillo entrerriano Archived 2016 06 11 at the Wayback Machine Diario Uno 11 Ago 2013External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ferro Carril Oeste basketball Official website nbsp Club page on LNB website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ferro Carril Oeste basketball amp oldid 1123069142, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
