Paul Jordan: Once a top amateur ballclub

In the elimination round of the National Seniors tournament, Paul Jordan defeated Congrete Aggregates, 112-95; Maisan, 102-82; Zest-O, 84-77; Philippine Constabulary, 114-97; and Talon Zipper, 88-83.

In the semifinal round which also ran the National Invitational with the entry of the visiting Milo Swiss, along with Talon and Group A qualifiers Masagana 99 and Arellano University, Paul Jordan went on to toppled Milo Swiss, 100-98; Talon, 91-88; Masagana, 108-94; and Arellano, 115-103.

Paul Jordan wins the 1982 National Seniors and National Invitational titles.

Paul Jordan in the 1982 Interclub basketball tournament.

   

Paul Jordan eventually won the 1982 Regular Interclub basketball crown with an 85-83 victory over Express Truckers in the deciding third game of the best-of-three title series.

Trivia on Big J: Toyota's last PBA game and the disbandment in early 1984

Tanduay beat Toyota in a playoff, 111-110 on October 30, 1983, as they eliminate the Super Corollas from the quarterfinals berth. It turn out to be Toyota's last game in the PBA.

Toyota management called for a meeting to discuss the possible disbandment of the ballclub in the next season.

Toyota sold its franchise to Asia Brewery, Inc, which will carry the name Beer Hausen. Toyota superstars Robert Jaworski and Francis Arnaiz has opted to play for Gilbey's Gin. 

Triple-V Foodmasters' 1st PBL title in 1991

In only their second tournament in the 1991 season, the Triple-V captures the Philippine Basketball League (PBL) Challenge Cup title, defeating the defending champion Crispa 400s.

UAAP Season 50: Ateneo wins first-ever title

In the 1987 UAAP Season, the Ateneo Blue Eagles wins their first-ever title, rallied from a 20-point deficit in the second half  to beat University of the East Warriors, 94-92.

1990 PBL Philippine Cup: Sta.Lucia finally wins their first title

The Realtors beat Burger City, 94-83, in Game 4 for a 3-1 series victory.

The members of the Realtors' first PBL championship are Eugene Quilban, Edgar Macaraya, Art dela Cruz, Tony dela Cerna, Marlou Aquino, Macky de Joya, Cris Bade, Boyet Fernandez and Adonis Tierra.

League MVP Eugene Quilban.

51st UAAP season: The Blue Eagles repeat as Champions

1988 UAAP finals: Ateneo vs La Salle.

YCO Shinemasters: The 1987 PABL Freedom Cup champions

The Yco Shinemasters exact revenge over RFM-Swifts with a 3-0 sweep in the second conference finals of the 1987 PABL season.



A Preview of the 1988 UAAP Finale: Ateneo vs La Salle

1961 MICAA cage series: Ysmael Steel wins title by default

Yco beats Ysmael in Game 1 of their best-of-three title series.

A week later, after Ysmael tied the series by winning the second game, the Yco Painters default the championship for refusing to play at the Araneta Coliseum.

1959 National Open and MICAA championships

March 9, 1959, the Yco Painters down arch-rival Ysmael Steel, 79-70, to win their six straight National Open basketball championship.

July 1, 1959, the Chelsea Clippers tripped the Yco Painters, 94-92, to win the year's MICAA basketball crown and their first title.

Grandslam '84: The Letran Knights

The 1984 Letran Knights roster that won the grandslam: Monty Aquino, Jerry Gonzales, Antonio Pujante, Romeo Ang, Cayetano Salazar, Antonio Cabatana, Victor Bonot, Salvador Ramos, Fernando Libed, Adriano Polistico, Avelino "Samboy" Lim and Justino Pinat. Coach is Larry Albano. 

Letran edge out San Sebastian Stags, 93-91, on September 12, 1984, to complete an 8-game elimination round sweep en route to their third straight NCAA senior's title.

Ginebra's historic 1991 Open Conference Triumph

Some Photos of Anejo Rum 65 Victory Bash in winning the 1988 PBA All Filipino Crown

The Yco Painters' winning run in 1957-1958

On January 21, 1957, Yco captured its fourth straight National Open basketball crown, defeating San Miguel Brewery, 85-54, in the finale.

On July 27, 1957, the Redshirts retained the MICAA basketball title as they outclassed Seven-Up Bottlers, 79-67. Yco won the crown in 1954, lost to Seven-Up in 1955, and regained the title last year.

The 1958 National Open drew a field of 23 teams.  The seeded teams were Yco, Ysmael, 7-Up, San Miguel Brewery, UAAP selection, San Beda, Letran and Mapua Tech.

Qualified in the next round to join the eight seeded teams were Jose Rizal College, Gregorio Araneta Enterprise, De La Salle, Heacock's, Crispa-Floro, Philippine Air Lines, Yellow Taxi and Clark Field. 

Yellow Taxi halts Yco's incredible winning streak of 40 games on January 14, 1958. Days later, a vengeful Yco five was to smash Yellow Taxi, 99-55.

The Painters collect National Open championship number five on a 92-60 rout of 7-Up.