The Philippine Basketball Association’s first season in 1975 witnessed the birth of a storied rivalry between Toyota and Crispa, highlighted by intense on-court battles, dramatic finishes, and unforgettable controversies.
More than 140 players crossed their Rubicon in shedding their amateur status to turn professional in the inaugural season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) in 1975.
The creation of a professional league, the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), in April 1975 altered the landscape of the country’s basketball history locally and internationally.