Recalling the fierce Yco-Ysmael Steel Rivarly
The Yco-Ysmael Steel rivalry was the fiercest rivalry in the commercial leagues from 1958 to 1967.
Robert Jaworski
Toyota vs. Crispa: The Last Hurrah in Guam 1984
Toyota and Crispa played a pair of exhibition games dubbed the “Last Hurrah in Guam” in March 1984.
‘You Are Free’ – The Day Beer Hausen granted Jaworski, Arnaiz freedom
On February 18, 1984, Shareholdings Inc. gave Robert Jaworski, Francis Arnaiz, Arnulfo Tuadles and Chito Loyzaga the green light to negotiate with other teams although all could have ended up with Gilbey’s Gin.
PBA Flashback: U-Tex’s Miracle Comeback Against Toyota For The 1980 First Conference Crown
For hoop fans, this is best known as the celebrated comeback win of the Wranglers who were trailing by four, 94-90, with 16 seconds left in regulation.
PBA Flashback: Fields Lifts Toyota To 1980 PBA First Conference Finals over Crispa
Toyota import, Andrew Fields, delivered the winning points that night, scoring the last three that shoved the Tamaraws to a 102-100 lead coming from a 99-100 deficit with about seven seconds to go.
Sonny and Dodot Jaworski : Lost Opportunity
Father and son could have been the first tandem in the 47-year existence of the professional Philippine Basketball Association league to see action in the same season – if not play together on the same floor.
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.
A Sad Episode in Jawo’s Cage Life
Exactly 50 years ago on December 19, the music died. On that fateful day of December 19, 1971, the festive local basketball scene was rocked by the physical mauling of a pair of referees in an All-Filipino game in the Manila Industrial Commercial and Athletic Association (MICAA).
Know Your PBA History: Grandslams and Winning Streaks
In PBA history, the multiple-conference record for the longest winning streak belongs to the 1983 Crispa Redmanizers.
Know Your PBA History: Greatness Without a 50
Collecting 50 points in one game may be one of the measurements of offensive wizardry, yet some of the legendary players in Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) history never reached the plateau during their illustrious careers.
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