Al Vergara (born December 20, 1979) is a

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former professional

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player. He last played for the Muntinlupa Cagers of the

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(MPBL). Vergara started off his professional career with the Singapore Slingers in the inaugural

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and played there for two seasons before joining Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants in the

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on loan from the Slingers, for the

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. An undrafted player in the

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, he played collegiately for the St. Francis of Assisi College Golden Doves, with PBA players Yancy and Ranidel de Ocampo, Ervin Sotto, and Erick Canlas. Known for his athleticism, efficiency, and excellent plays, Vergara is best remembered for his role in the so-called Harbour Centre dynasty in the amateur

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from 2006 to date. That feat led to him being signed by the Singapore Slingers in 2008 and becoming its starting point guard to replace Jayson Castro.

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