Urania Genève

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Urania Genève was one of the most successful Swiss basketball clubs from Geneva in Switzerland from the 1930s to the 50s .

history

The basketball club was founded in 1930 as a division of the Urania Genève Sport (UGS) football club, founded in 1896 . In the 1930s to 50s, he fought alternately with local rivals BC Servette Genève for the Swiss championship and the cup.

successes

  • Swiss championship : 13 times
    • 1939, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1959, 1960, 1965, 1966
  • Swiss cup winners : 8 times
    • 1934, 1940, 1942, 1947, 1953, 1954, 1960, 1961