Maurice Girardot 1921 – 2020

Biography

Maurice Girardot was born on December 22, 1921, in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, during a vibrant period in the city’s cultural and sporting life. He would go on to become a notable figure in French basketball, contributing to the sport during its formative years in France. His life spanned nearly a century, witnessing tremendous changes in both his nation and the athletic world he helped shape.

Throughout his years, Girardot remained connected to basketball, a sport that was still developing its presence and popularity in France during his active years. His participation in the sport reflected the growing enthusiasm for basketball among French athletes and the broader European sporting community during the twentieth century.

Girardot lived a long life, passing away on February 8, 2020, in La Verrière. He left behind a legacy as part of the generation that helped establish basketball’s foundation in France, contributing to a sporting tradition that would continue to flourish for generations to come. His nearly ninety-nine years encompassed remarkable historical periods, and his dedication to his sport remained part of his enduring memory.