Recalling Tito Varela’s rare and lone field goal that propelled Crispa to the 1977 PBA Finals
A defensive specialist delivered one of the most iconic shots in PBA history as Tito Varela’s buzzer-beater lifted Crispa over Mariwasa in the 1977 PBA First Conference semifinals.

![A heated rebound battle between Crispa’s Rodolfo Soriano and Toyota’s Oscar Rocha captures the intensity of their fabled rivalry during their April 17, 1977 clash. Crispa edged Toyota, 122-121, but the night ended in chaos as a post-game brawl broke out involving players and spectators. [Photo credit: Bulletin Today / April 19, 1977]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_0232-scaled-e1744819424823-400x200.jpg)

