Marino Basso - 1972 - Salvarani

Description:
Jersey worn by Marino Basso with the Salvarani team in the 1972 season.

He became World Road Champion and Italian Omnium Champion in 1972, along with numerous stage wins in the Tour de France (6), Giro d’Italia (15), and Vuelta a Espana (6) during the late 60′ and 70’s, as well as several victories in many lesser known races throughout Europe.

Additional details:
Marino Basso, born June 1, 1945 in Caldogno, in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, is a former Italian racing cyclist, who competed professionally from 1966 to 1978.

The Italian rider is best known for winning the 1972 World Championship Road Race in front of Franco Bitossi of Italy and Cyril Guimard of France.

In addition, Basso also won the Points Jersey in the 1971 Giro d’Italia.