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.
Remembering the Crispa – Toyota Rivalry: The Glory Days of the PBA
The PBA wants to regain its former glory? It only has to take a look at its own history. And learn the lessons from the gladiators of the Crispa-Toyota era.
Philippine Basketball in Review (Part 7 – Good Karma Propels the PBA to Greater Heights)
At the start of the century, the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) got mired in a big scandal that threatened to dismember the league. In answer to
Philippine Basketball in Review (Part 3 – The MICAA Days)
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Meanwhile, basketball’s popularity was growing by leaps and bounds in the local scene. The Philippine domination of the sport…
Philippine Basketball in Review (Part 3 – The MICAA Days)
Meanwhile, basketball’s popularity was growing by leaps and bounds in the local scene. The Philippine domination of the sport in Asia, coupled with the storied
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