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GOAT Luis Salvador

Far Eastern Games: The Filipino pioneer greats

The Philippines' Vicente Avena and Mariano Sangle (second from left) positon themselves for a rebound following a free- throw attempt by a Chinese player during the 1923 Far Eastern Games in Osaka, Japan. The Filipinos regained the FEG gold against the Chinese.
June 3, 2025
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Luis Salvador’s 116-point masterpiece in the 1923 Far Eastern Games remains the most iconic moment in Philippine basketball history. His scoring wizardry helped define the Philippines’ early dominance on the Asian stage.

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