Professional Player Career
Andrei Folbert made his sporting debut, playing football for "FC Suter" (Colentina) in 1941. He started to play basketball in 1944 joining the "CAST" team ("Echipa de Baschet a Centrului de Asistenta Sociala Tei"). His official debut as a professional basketball player was in 1945, when he played in the second Bucharest league. During the years 1946-1950, he played for the "Telecom Team" ("P.T.T." or "Telefoane") in the first league of the National championship, winning in 1950 his first National Championship Title under the guidance of coach Constantin Herold. Between 1950-1966 he plays for "Steaua Bucharest" (former "C.C.A." Club) which was called the Romanian Dream Team, winning further 15 National Championships Titles. He finished his player career as a player-coach for the "Military Academy" during 1966-1972. He retired as a player winning 16 National Championships Titles.
In 1946, Andrei Folbert was selected for the Romanian National Basketball Team and remained as captain until 1971. Participates at the Olympic Games in 1952 and European Championships between 1953-1972. He was also the winner of the "Coupe de la Liberation" (Cairo, 1956). Gatheres 350 selections in the national team.
He started to coach after 1966 when he was still an active player for the "Military Academy". After, he coached "Steaua Bucharest" Youth Team, until 1982.
Andrei Folbert was the most valuable player Romania had to offer. Giving his unique talent and ability to dribble the ball, he was called by his fans "The Hope" and had the official nickname "The Magician under the boards". "The Magician" was Romania's most prolific player who confirmed as an active player for over 25 years.
In his memory, starting with season 2003-2004 the Romanian National Championship will be called officially: "Campionatul National "Andrei FOLBERT" 2003-2004".
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