Friday, December 23, 2016

Thursday, November 3, 2016


Ginebra San Miguel logo (1995-1996, 1998).

In 1995, the team reverted again to Ginebra San Miguel. They selected 7′0″ center E.J. Feihl and also drafted Jaworski's son, Robert Jr. The drafting of Feihl surprised people. They were expecting Ginebra to either draft Kenneth Duremdes or Jeffrey Cariaso at that time. Jaworski later quoted, "It's not everyday that you see a 7-footer applying for the draft." Unfortunately, misfortunes still struck the team as Ginebra won only 5 of the 30 games played that year, capped by a 0–10 win-loss record during the Governors' Cup. The worst season triggered rumors that the Gins was disbanding. But the rumor was quickly killed off after the team posted a printed advertisement in major newspapers that they were staying in the PBA. Ginebra got the top pick again in the next draft. This was the last time a PBA team with the worst record was awarded the top pick in the draft. In the succeeding drafts, the worst PBA team had to compete with the second worst team via lottery to determine the top pick in the draft.

In 1996, Ginebra used the top overall pick to draft controversial center Marlou Aquino from Adamson University. Aquino was a big star in the PBL for Nikon and Stag Pale Pilsen but was involved in a controversial scandal in terms of his academic status at Adamson, although this was later neglected when he jumped pro. Aquino showed the promise Ginebra fans expected during the All-Filipino Cup. It also showed the discovery of former University of Santo Tomas guard Bal David as one of the team's popular players along with Vince Hizon, Jayvee Gayoso, and Pido Jarencio.

In the Commissioner's Cup, the team paraded NBA veteran Henry James as Ginebra wound up in an elimination game against Formula Shell Zoom Masters. But Kenny Redfield's buzzer-beating three enabled Shell to enter the finals. Ginebra finally entered the Finals of the Governors' Cup but lost to the grand slam winning Alaska Milkmen in five games.

Aquino's impact on Ginebra gave the team a 30-game improvement from a year ago and was named as the Rookie of the Year.

In 1998, Jaworski ran for a senatorial seat for the elections which he won by a lot of votes. This led to a conflict between Jaworski's role in the Senate and his role as coach of Ginebra (named during the Commissioner's Cup). Assistant Rino Salazar was named as interim coach at one point. Ginebra still struggled despite the addition of Bong Alvarez to the team.

That year, Danding Cojuangco regained ownership of San Miguel Corporation. One of the moves the team made was adding Allan Caidic from San Miguel Beer. This caused a rift between Jaworski and the new management because he was not informed of the move. In a press conference held at the Senate, Jaworski resigned as player-coach of Ginebra.

Jaworski was considered the oldest basketball player on any roster at 52 years of age during this time before he retired.


Instead of Jaworski, the new established of the now defunct Metropolitan Basketball Association (MBA), a regional based-professional league was formed before he announced as retirement on March 7, 1998.

Tuesday, November 1, 2016


Alaska Milkmen logo (1991-2000).

The Tim Cone era (1989-2011), including Jojo Lastimosa, Johnny Abarientos, Jeffrey Cariaso and the rest of the 1996 Grand Slam of the PBA.


Sta. Lucia Realtors logo (1993-2000).


The Sta. Lucia Realtors was soled to the Presto franchise in 1993 and including the Jun Limpot and Dennis Espino era.



San Miguel Beermen alternative logo (1997-2000).

Friday, October 28, 2016


Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs logo (1996, 1998-2000).

Key Players: Alvin Patrimonio (1988-2004), Jerry Codinera (1988-1999), Al Segova (1999-2000), Bryant Punsalan (1995-1996), Bong Ravena (1996-1998), Olsen Racela (1993-1996), Dindo Pumaren (1989-2000), EJ Fiehl (1997-2000), Rey Evangelista (1994-2009), Boyet Fernandez (1999-2002), etc.


San Miguel Beermen logo (1989-2000).

The San Miguel Beermen won their third PBA Grand Slam in 1989 under coach Norman Black.

Key Players: Samboy Lim (1986-1997), Hector Calma (1986-1992), Yves Dignadice (1987-1997), Ato Agustin (1989-1996), Ramon Fernandez (1988-1994), Ricardo Brown (1988-1989, 1990), Allan Caidic (1993-1998), Michael Phelps (basketball as import) (1989-1990), Biboy Ravanes (1979-1985, 1992-1994), Kenny Travis (import) (1992-1995), Lamount Strothers (import) (1996-2001), Bong Ravena (1992-1995), Dong Polistico (1993-1997), Franz Pumaren (1986-1996), Mike Mustre (1996-2000), Boybits Victoria (1999-2002), Danny Seigle (1999-2011), Danny Ildefonso (1998-2013), Terquin Mott (import) (1999), Olsen Racela (1997-2011).


Gordon's Gin Boars logo (1997-1998).

Gordon's Gin won their 1997 PBA Commissioner's Cup title defeating Alaska Milkmen in six games.

Thursday, October 27, 2016


Toyota Super Diesels logo (1981).

Toyota won their 8th PBA titles defeating the Crispa Redmanizers in five games in the Open Conference Finals 103-97.

The Key Players: Robert Jaworski, Ramon Fernandez, Francis Arnaiz, Andy Fields (import), Abe King, etc.


Toyota Super Corollas logo (1982, 1983).

Toyota won their last 9 PBA championships in their two conferences in the 1982 season.

The Key Players: Robert Jaworski, Ramon Fernandez, Donnie Ray Koonce (import), Terry Saldana, Francis Arnaiz, Arnie Tuadles, Abe King, Kevin Porter (import, 1983 Open Conference), etc.


Presto Fun Drinks logo (1981).


Crispa Redmanizers logo (1982).

The Key Players: Atoy Co, Bernie Fabiosa, Tito Varela, Abet Guidaben, Bai Cristobal, etc.


Toyota Silver Coronas logo (1983 All-Filipino Conference and Reinforced Filipino Conference).

This was the 9th and final season of the Toyota franchised before saled to the Beer Hausen joined to the PBA in 1984.

The Key Players: Ramon Fernandez, Robert Jaworski, Francis Arnaiz, Arnie Tuadles, Nick Bulaong, etc.


Tefilin Polyesters logo (1980-1981).

The key player was only one of the PBA's great import Norman Black later he played from San Miguel Beermen in 1982.


Crispa Redmanizers logo (1983 Grand Slam PBA season).

The Key Players: Atoy Co, Abet Guidaben (won their MVP), Tito Varela, Billy Ray Bates (import), Bai Cristobal, etc.


Gilbey's Gin Gimlets (later Barangay Ginebra San Miguel) (1983 Reinforced Filipino Conference).


Crispa 400s (or Crispa Redmanizers) (1981).