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Leopoldo Herrera

The ‘Larry Johnson’ controversy during the 1978 FIBA World Championship in Manila

President Marcos tosses the ceremonial ball to usher in the 1978 World Basketball Championship at the Araneta Coliseum. It was less than half-filled as only around 10,000 spectators showed up at the 22, 000-seat Big Dome.
September 9, 2021
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One American player was actually an ex-professional who had already suited up in the National Basketball Association. At the time, the WBC was an amateur international competition sanctioned by International Amateur Basketball Federation (FIBA).

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