Recalling the fierce Yco-Ysmael Steel Rivarly
The Yco-Ysmael Steel rivalry was the fiercest rivalry in the commercial leagues from 1958 to 1967.
Henry Liao
Know your history: PBA played its first game on April 9, 1975
Traditionally, April 9 has been a “red-colored” national holiday in the Philippines as we Filipinos commemorate the fall of Bataan to the invading Japanese military forces during the four-year World War II hostilities.
Toyota’s Demise came on Valentine’s Day
It was to be an enchanting Lovers Day get-together. Ouch, it was not to be. There were no lollipops and roses on Valentine’s Day of 1984 for players and team staff of the Toyota Super Corollas (Tamaraws) who were told of the shocking news of the disbandment of the Delta Motors franchise in the PBA after a nine-year stay in the pro league during a team gathering for what was supposed to be a happy occasion for all.
Valentine’s Day in the NBA
In NBA history, there have been three 50 points-or-more individual performances and seven triple-double games on Valentine’s Day.
1978 World Basketball Championship recalled
A year from now, the Philippines will co-host the 19th edition of the FIBA World Cup (formerly known as the World Basketball Championship before being renamed as such in 2014)) with Japan and Indonesia. With the hosting rights, the country is automatically seeded to the 32-nation quadrennial competitions.
Yesterday When I Was Young
Life was a breeze, not because I was a spoiled brat, but rather because my parents from the middle class got me all the things I need to have – emphasis on “need” – and not what I wanted.
CHRISTMAS In MY HEART
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As I was listening to a CD full of Christmas music while doing this column, the lyrics of one such song caught my attention that I am sharing with you readers.
NBA Notes: Lakers out to defy odds with ‘Elderly Lineup’
The Lakers, like in the previous seasons, are unlikely to fill up the 15th and final spot until the buyout period in March.
PBA Season 1: Toyota 2, Crispa 1
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.
‘El Presidente’ is my PBA GOAT
Nobody has asked me, but my vote for the GOAT player in the 46-year history of the PBA goes to Ramon Fernandez with his multi-dimensional skills and elegant artistry.
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