Krešimir Ćosić

Krešimir Ćosić was a legendary Croatian basketball player and coach, born on November 26, 1948, in Zagreb. He moved to Zadar as a child and quickly became a star in the local basketball scene, leading his team to multiple championships by the age of 21. In 1969, he made a groundbreaking move to the United States to play for Brigham Young University, where he became the first non-American to earn All-American honors. His influence extended beyond the court; upon returning to Croatia, he translated the Book of Mormon and helped establish the Mormon Church in the region. A decorated player for the Yugoslav national team, Ćosić won numerous medals, including gold at the 1980 Olympics. He later became a notable diplomat, advocating for Croatian recognition during the war in the 1990s. He passed away on May 25, 1995, leaving behind a legacy as one of Croatia's greatest sports figures and a symbol of national pride.

Born on Nov 26, 1948 (76 years old)

Global Media Ratings

Dominance

0.00%

Persistence

0 wks

Reach

2,353

Power

39$

Sentiment

9.00

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
Croatia	1	9.00	0.06%	+0%	4,105,267	2,353	$68,000	39$
Totals	1				4,105,267	2,353	$68,000	39$

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Croatia: Krešimir Ćosić was inducted into the basketball Hall of Fame as a pioneer for Croatian athletes. 9

Valter Matosevic Kljun Ciro Blazevic Dudo Simenc Bruno Silic Davor Suker Ciro

Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998: Sportske novosti - Predivni zlatni dečki! Hrvatski rukometaši osvojili zlatnu medalju na OI, a vaterpolisti srebro

Croatia: Krešimir Ćosić concluded that Šibenka should be recognized as the champion. 6

Drazen Petrovic Ilija Matijevic Vasil Tupurkovski Mladen Delic Carl Lewis Jarmila Kratochvilova Calvin Smith Edwin Moses Evelyn Ashford Marlies Gohr Mary Decker Marita Koch Zlatko Vujovic Dragan Zdravkovic Nenad Stekic

Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998: Sportske novosti - Utakmica koja nikad nije odigrana i legendarni uzvik Mladena Delića

Croatia: Krešimir Ćosić is a legendary figure in Croatian basketball who was once not appreciated by Zadar. 6

Danijel Jusup Mladen Grdovic Tyler Wahl Vladimir Mihailovic Arijan Lakic Marko Ramljak Karlo Zganec Sandra Jusup Mladen Srzentic Dado Burcul Bernard Kotlar Denis Pleslic

Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998: Sportske novosti - 'Ja sam svoje napravio i sad čekam poziv iz kluba, nema smisla ni počinjati ako ću raditi do pola sezone'

Croatia: Krešo Ćosić is highlighted as a talented player who significantly contributed to the team's success during the championship. 9

Ivo Daneu Ljubodrag Simonovic Damir Solman Rato Tvrdic Nikola Plecas Petar Skansi Ranko Zeravica Vinko Jelovac Dragan Kapicic Aljosa Zorga Dragutin Cermak Trajko Rajkovic

Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998: Sportske novosti - 'Pripremali smo se u mjestu bez dvorane, snijeg do koljena i vožnja tri sata na svaki trening!'

Croatia: Krešimir Ćosić was a legendary Croatian basketball player and diplomat who made significant contributions to the sport and his country. 9

Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998: Jutarnji list - Otišao je u Ameriku kao najveća zvijezda, doživio šok i promijenio vjeru. Kad se vratio u Hrvatsku, krenule su nevjerojatne stvari

Croatia: Krešimir Ćosić was a legendary Croatian basketball player and diplomat who made significant contributions to the sport and his country. 9