Carlos Quintanar
Quintanar, while representing the Mexican national team. | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 June 1937 Ciudad Juárez, Mexico |
| Died | 14 October 2010 (aged 73) Poza Rica, Mexico |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4.5 in (1.94 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| NBA draft | 1971: 18th round, 234th overall pick |
| Drafted by | San Diego Rockets |
| Position | Power forward / Center |
| Number | 12 |
| Career history | |
| Ola Verde de Veracruz | |
| Dorados de Chihuahua Básquetbol | |
| Career highlights | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Medals | |
Carlos Mario Quintanar Rohana (2 June 1937 – 14 October 2010) was a Mexican basketball player and coach from Chihuahua. He was the captain of the senior men's Mexico national basketball team. Quintanar was nicknamed "Aguja", "Pistolitas", and "The Yokohama Sensation". Along with players like Arturo Guerrero, Manuel Raga, and a few others, Quintanar is generally considered to be one of the best Mexican basketball players of all time.