Enrique Baliño Pavón 1928 – 2018

Biography

Enrique Baliño Pavón was born on June 20, 1928, in Montevideo, Uruguay, where he would spend his entire life. He grew up during a formative period for sport in Uruguay, a nation with a rich tradition of athletic achievement. From an early age, Baliño Pavón developed a passion for basketball, a sport that was growing in popularity throughout South America during the mid-twentieth century.

Throughout his life, Baliño Pavón dedicated himself to basketball, becoming part of Uruguay’s basketball heritage during a significant era for the sport. His commitment to the game reflected the spirit of athleticism that characterized his generation. He remained connected to Montevideo throughout his life, witnessing the evolution of Uruguayan sports culture across the decades.

Enrique Baliño Pavón passed away on October 14, 2018, in his native Montevideo at the age of ninety. He left behind a legacy as part of Uruguay’s basketball community, having witnessed and participated in the sport’s development in his country. His long life spanned nearly a century of change, during which he remained rooted in the city of his birth.