The storied rivalry between Yco and Ysmael Steel was what mainly stoked the fires of cage fandom in the Philippines in the mid-60s. Long before the well-renowned Crispa- Toyota duel, it was Yco and Ysmael at centerstage.
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Philippine Basketball: A Historical Perspective (Part 2 – The Early 60s)
The 60s saw the Philippines slowly lose control of Asian cage supremacy. With the venerable Caloy Loyzaga exiting the playing court, and the other Asian nations slowly learning the rudiments of the game, Philippine cage supremacy in Asia slowly diminished.
Philippine Basketball: A Historical Perspective (Part 1 – The Early Years)
In the best-ever finish by an Asian country in the international basketball arena, the Philippines captured the bronze medal in the 2nd FIBA World Championship held in Brazil in 1954. Led by our dynamic duo of Mumar and Caloy Loyzaga, the Philippines surprised the heftier American and European teams with a dazzling display of speed and skill in basketball.
Gilas’ Olympic Goal Remains an Elusive Dream
Gilas may have faltered in its quest this year, but there are clear signs of improvement, with the team now no longer intimidated by the beef and bulk of the other teams.
Philippine Cage King Caloy Loyzaga Passes Away
The country’s original cage icon, Carlos ‘Caloy’ Loyzaga, died last Jan 27 at age 86. Arguably the best basketball player the Philippines ever produced, Loyzaga
El Presidente: Still Making a Difference Off the Court
By: Emmanuel B. Villaruel The Sports Fanatic Manny Villaruel is the Sports Editor of Cebu’s ‘The Freeman’. He wrote this article on one of the country’s
Color My World 