| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 March 1925 (1925-03-16) Budapest, Hungary |
| Died | 12 October 2012 (2012-10-13) (aged 87) |
| Position | Referee |
| Officiating career | 1953–1975 |
| Career highlights | |
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| FIBA Hall of Fame | |
Ervin Kassai (16 March 1925 – 12 October 2012) was a Hungarian basketball referee.
Kassai was born inBudapest,Hungary. He refereed in international games from 1953 to 1975. He worked the1960 Olympics (including the final game),1964 Olympics,1968 Olympics (including the final game) and1972 Olympics,1963 World Championship and1970 World Championship, eightEuropean Men's Championships, in threeEuropean Women's Championships, 5 finals of theEuropean Champions Cup (in 1962, 1966, 1967, 1968 and 1971), 2 finals of theWomen's European Champions Cup (in 1959 and 1970) and 1972 final of theEuropean Cup Winners' Cup. He was awarded theFIBA Order of Merit, in 1994. He was enshrined in theFIBA Hall of Fame in 2007.
