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Manila Beer Brewmasters
The Manila Beer Brewmasters were a professional basketball team in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) from 1984-1986. It was formed after Basic Holdings, Inc., a company controlled by Lucio Tan, acquired the PBA franchise of Delta Motor Corporation, owner of league pioneer Toyota. The team was named after the brands of Asia Brewery, Inc., another Tan company - Beer Hausen (1984) and Manila Beer (1985-1986). Beer Hausen intended to make Ramon Fernandez its franchise player with Jaworski relegated in the background. It acquired seven players from the Toyota team. Robert Jaworski refused to be a part of the new team, describing the sale as a 'farce,' and that players should not be sold "''por kilo''" ("lock, stock and barrel" or sold like cattle). Jaworski, Francis Arnaiz, Arnie Tuadles, Chito Loyzaga and Abe King refused to join Beer Hausen. Then-PBA president Carlos "Honeyboy" Palanca III offered to take in Jaworski and Arnaiz to his team, Gilbey's Gin; Tuadles and Loyzag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucio Tan
Lucio Chua Tan Sr. (; born July 17, 1934) is a Filipino business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. He presides over the Filipino conglomerate company LT Group, Inc., a company with extensive business interests in sports, banking, airline, liquor, tobacco, real estate, beverages, and education. As of September 2021, his net worth is estimated at US$1.9 billion. Early years Tan was born in Amoy (now Xiamen), Fujian, China. His parents moved to Cebu in the Philippines when he was a child. He was said to have gone to school on barefoot and first worked as a stevedore who tied cargo with ropes made from abaca He earned a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the Far Eastern University in Manila. ''Forbes'' states that while in college, Tan "worked as a janitor at a tobacco factory" where he "mopped floors to pay for school." Philanthropy Though the companies of Lucio Tan Group has been involved in various social responsible programs, Tan has benevolent personal ph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chito Loyzaga
Joaquín "Chito" Cuerva Loyzaga (born August 29, 1958) is a Filipino former professional basketball player and basketball commissioner. He is currently the Athletics Director of the NU Bulldogs in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. He played for the San Beda College in the NCAA before going on to play in the Philippine Basketball Association. PBA career In the PBA, Loyzaga played one game for YCO-Tanduay, then migrated to Australia for two years. He came back to play for Toyota in 1983. After Toyota disbanded, Loyzaga moved to Great Taste, where he became part of the team's dynasty of four straight championships. In 1986, he was shipped to Ginebra San Miguel, where he spent all of his last eight seasons in the PBA, winning three championships. A seven-time recipient of the Philippine Basketball Association All-Defensive Team award from 1985 to 1992, Loyzaga made a name for himself as a straight-up defensive stopper, using his heft and quick hands to g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harold Keeling
Harold A. Keeling (born September 18, 1963) is an American-born Venezuelan former professional basketball player who briefly played for the Dallas Mavericks in the National Basketball Association (NBA) in the mid-1980s. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, he attended Santa Clara University. He was a member of the Venezuelan team during the 2001 Tournament of the Americas. Keeling was a guest oEpisode 72 of "An Eternity of Basketball,"a video podcast that focuses on PBA (Philippines Basketball Association) in the 70's and 80's. On this episode outlined his playing career as: # 1981-1985 Santa Clara (College) # 1985-1986 Dallas Mavericks (NBA) # 1986 Manila Beer (the Philippines) # 1987 Guaiqueries de Margarita (Venezuela) # 1987-1989 Maccabi Ramat Gan (Israel) # 1989-1990 La Rochelle (France) # 1990-1991 Lyon Cro (France) # 1990 Marinos De Oriente (Venezuela) - CHAMPION # 1991-1992 Lyon Cro (France) - CHAMPION # 1992 Mulhouse (France) # 1993-1994 Marinos De Oriente (Venezuela) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Young (basketball)
Michael Young may refer to: Arts and entertainment * Michael Young (actor) (born 1952), host of ''Diaries of a Xenophobe'' and ''How to Make Love to an Immigrant'' * Michael Young (industrial designer) (born 1966), British product and furniture designer * Mike Young (producer) (born 1945), TV producer and founder of Mike Young Productions * Mike Young (game designer), American * Mike Young (''Misfits'') * Mike Young (''Neighbours''), soap opera character Politics * Michael Young, Baron Young of Dartington (1915–2002), British life peer, sociologist and social activist * Mike Young (agriculture official), American * Michael Young (Canadian politician) (1934–2010), Canadian mayor of Victoria, British Columbia * Mick Young (1936–1996), Australian House of Representatives * R. Michael Young (born 1951), Indiana Senate Sports American football * Mike Young (American football) (born 1962), American football wide receiver *Michael Young Jr. (born 1999), American football wide ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northern Cement Basketball Team
The Northern Cement basketball team (popularly known as, the NCC basketball team) refers to the team that represented the national basketball program and training pool for the Philippines men's national basketball team from 1980 to 1986. The team was owned by businessman Eduardo "Danding" Cojuangco, Jr. through his company, Northern Cement Corporation (NCC). Beginnings In 1980, businessman and ambassador Eduardo "Danding" Cojuangco, founder and owner of Northern Cement Corporation, was appointed by the Philippine President Ferdinand E. Marcos to become the project director for basketball in the country. Cojuangco (despite not being an officer or member of the national basketball governing body at that time - the Basketball Association of the Philippines) was tasked to set up, finance, and develop the national basketball team to represent the country internationally. During that time, the best players in the country were playing in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1985 PBA Reinforced Conference
The 1985 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Reinforced Conference was the third and last conference of the 1985 PBA season The 1985 PBA season was the 11th season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Board of governors Executive committee * Mariano A. Yenko, Jr. (Commissioner) * Tomas L. Manotoc (Deputy Commissioner) * Carlos Palanca III (President, r .... It started on September 8 and ended on November 28, 1985. The tournament is an Import-laden format, which requires an import or a pure-foreign player for each team. Format The following format was observed for the duration of the conference: * Double-round robin eliminations; 12 games per team; Teams were then seeded by basis on win–loss records. * Team with the worst record after the elimination round was eliminated. The top two teams advanced outright to the semifinals. * The next four teams qualified to the single round robin quarterfinals. Results from the eliminations were carried over. The top t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abet Guidaben
Alberto "Abet" Guidaben (born September 14, 1952) is a Filipino former professional basketball player in the PBA. He was part of the fabled Crispa Redmanizers ballclub that won two Grand Slams, in 1976 and 1983. He was a two-time PBA Most Valuable Player awardee in and . Collegiate and amateur career Guidaben started his career with the Agoho (Mambajao, Camiguin) Pirates and the University of San Jose - Recoletos. Then in 1973, he became part of the Crispa team in the old Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association (MICAA). The Crispa-Floro duo was again in the national team skippered by Jaworski for the 1974 Asian Games in Teheran. Professional career In the PBA, Guidaben was a "late-bloomer" with Crispa. During the league's early years, he played in the shadows of his more illustrious teammates like Philip Cezar, Atoy Co, and Bogs Adornado. But slowly, his talent as a big man emerged and became one of Crispa's greatest assets. He was already a good rebounder but ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanduay Rhum Masters
The Tanduay Rhum Makers (1975-1987) and Tanduay Rhum Masters (1999-2001) were two basketball franchises associated with the same liquor brand that played in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The original franchise, owned by Elizalde & Co., Inc., was a founding member of the PBA. From 1975-1980, the team played under the name Tanduay Distillery; Tanduay ESQ and Tanduay Esquires; then as, YCO-Tanduay in 1981-1983. The final name used by the original franchise was the Tanduay Rhum Makers (1983-1987). The original franchise won a total of three PBA championships. In 1988, its PBA franchise was acquired by Pure Foods Corporation and played as Purefoods. The second franchise played under the name Tanduay Rhum Masters and was owned by Tanduay Distillers, Inc. (the present owners of the Tanduay liquor business). It first played in the Philippine Basketball League (1997-1999) and joined the PBA (1999-2001). The PBA records of the original Tanduay PBA franchise (1975-1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elpidio Villamin
Elpidio "Yoyoy" Villamin (born November 7, 1958 in Labo, Camarines Norte, Philippines), is a retired Filipino professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association. Standing 6'3" on a muscular frame, Villamin earned the moniker "Bicolano Superman" because of his strong inside game and ability to dominate on both ends of the court. He played for Solid Mills and later, Asia Pacific Finance Corporation (APCOR) in the MICAA, where he distinguished himself as a valuable "big man" playing both center and forward positions. PBA career Villamin was one of the five players recruited by the Crispa Redmanizers during the final conference of the 1981 PBA season. In 1983, he was Crispa's leading offensive rebounder in the All-Filipino while finishing the conference third overall in rebounds. After five seasons, Yoyoy became the fourth player in the PBA "Protected-list", meaning he could not play alongside top centers Ramon Fernandez, Abet Guidaben and Manny Victorino on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atoy Co
Fortunato "Atoy" Gan Co Jr. (born October 15, 1951) is a Filipino former basketball player and coach who played 13 seasons in the Philippine Basketball Association, mostly with Crispa Redmanizers. Nicknamed "The Fortune Cookie" (a pun on his name and ethnicity) during his playing days, he was notable for his trademark turnaround fadeaway jump shot. He is also a former politician and actor. Collegiate and amateur career Co joined the Mapúa Cardinals in 1970 and played for the Mapúa team for three years. He was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) during his first two years. He also brought his wares with the old Crispa team in the MICAA. Professional career Co first played in the PBA on April 22, 1975, scoring 34 points and leading Crispa to a 113-102 win over CFC, the team's first victory after starting the season with three straight defeats. During his PBA stint, he played for the two-time grand slam champion Crispa Redmanizers from 1975 to 1984, with him as one of the team ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1984 PBA Second All-Filipino Conference
The 1984 Philippine Basketball Association The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is a men's professional basketball league in the Philippines composed of twelve company-branded franchised teams. Founded in 1975, it is the first professional basketball league in Asia and is the se ... (PBA) 2nd All-Filipino Conference was the second conference of the 1984 PBA season. It started on August 5 and ended on November 4, 1984. This is the second All-Filipino tournament of the season. Format The following format will be observed for the duration of the conference: *The teams were divided into 2 groups. Group A: #Northern Consolidated (NCC) #Crispa Redmanizers #Gold Eagle Beer #Tanduay Rhum Group B: #Great Taste Coffee #Gilbey's Gin Tonics #Beer Hausen #Country Fair Hotdogs *Teams in a group will play against each other once and against teams in the other group twice; 11 games each. *The top two teams after the eliminations will advance to the semifinals outright. *The Remain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Miguel Beermen
The San Miguel Beermen are a professional basketball team in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). It is one of three PBA clubs owned by the San Miguel Corporation group of companies along with the Magnolia Hotshots and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel. It is the most successful franchise in the history of the PBA and the only remaining original franchise in the league. The Beermen have the most titles with 28 and the most all-time victories with more than 1,200 wins. In addition, it has won the Grand Slam in and the Perpetual Jun Bernardino Trophy after winning three straight PBA Philippine Cups from 2015 to 2017. It is also the only team to have won at least one PBA title in each of the five numerical decades of the league's existence and was the first professional basketball team ever to come back from a 0–3 deficit to win a best-of-seven playoff series which they did during the 2015–16 Philippine Cup Finals. Beginnings San Miguel had a basketball team in the pre-war ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |