This Day in PBA History: League ‘bad boy’ in spotlight Rey JoblePosted at May 11 09:14 PM On May 11, 1975, yet another episode that embodied the intense Crispa-Toyota rivalry unfolded. Read more »
This Day in PBA History: When scuffle reaches a general Rey JoblePosted at Apr 17 06:00 AM A high-ranking military officer thought the Crispa and Toyota players were setting a bad example to young fans. Read more »
This Day in PBA History: Coach fired at halftime Rey JoblePosted at Dec 11 06:35 PM In an unusual move, Toyota management let go of its head coach, Fort Acuña, during halftime after Acuña allegedly refused to play Jaworski. Read more »
This Day in PBA History: Another feat by ‘El Presidente’ Rey JoblePosted at Dec 07 02:16 PM While he played all facets of the game, Fernandez was primarily an exceptional big man — and his feat on December 7, 1980 was indelible evidence. Read more »
This Day in PBA History: A rivalry turning one-sided Rey JoblePosted at Nov 20 04:26 PM Behind a late-game push led by Atoy Co, the Redmanizers rallied to eliminate Toyota to move on to the finals, where they beat U/Tex. Read more »
This Day in PBA History: The spit that triggered scuffle Rey JoblePosted at Oct 02 03:30 PM Expect things to heat up every time bitter rivals Crispa and Toyota face each other inside the hard court. Read more »
PBA: Ex Great Taste players recall ’87 championship run Rey JobleUpdated as of Sep 11 09:31 AM For Great Taste, a blend of veterans from the disbanded Crispa and Toyota teams, plus an MVP guard and a young sharpshooter formed a winning recipe. Read more »
This Crispa shirt revival is taking us back to the wild days of PH basketball JEROME B. GOMEZUpdated as of Aug 04 05:57 PM There was never a rivalry quite like the Tamaraws versus the Redmanizers Read more »
This Day in PBA History: Toyota edges Crispa in last finals encounter Rey JoblePosted at Jul 25 01:46 PM Toyota reinforcement Andy Fields said his motivation to win the 1981 Open Conference title began a year before, in a defeat in the same tournament that he said haunted him. Read more »
This Day in PBA History: Crispa beats rival Toyota to capture 1st All-Filipino crown Rey JoblePosted at Jul 11 07:04 AM Led by sweet-shooting Bogs Adornado, Crispa flexed its muscles in the PBA's second season in 1976, winning the All-Filipino Conference on July 11 45 years ago today. Read more »
PBA: Philip Cezar explains how Crispa-Toyota rivalry became so fierce ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jul 29 06:58 PM The rivalry apparently spilled on to the disco dance floor. Read more »
PBA: Maruming maglaro? Bernie Fabiosa ginunita ang playing style ni Jaworski ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Jun 17 12:21 AM Dalawa sa pangunahing tauhan sina Fabiosa at Jaworski ng Crispa-Toyota rivalry, at dahil parehas na point guard di maiwasang madalas silang magkagirian. Read more »
Billy Ray Bates, and memories of the PBA’s ‘Black Superman’ Rick OlivaresPosted at Jun 07 01:52 PM Nobody electrified the PBA court more than Billy Ray Bates. What’s your personal favorite memory of the “Black Superman?” Read more »
PBA: Jaworski walang trademark shot? Arnaiz sinagot ang pambabash ni Atoy Co ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jun 06 01:46 AM Maaaring walang pinasikat na isang offensive move si Jaworski noong naglalaro pa siya sa PBA, pero jack of all trades naman ang tinaguriang "Living Legend," sabi ni Arnaiz. Read more »
PBA: Kuwentong rambulan? Ex Toyota players inalala ang bakbakan kontra Crispa ABS-CBN NewsPosted at May 15 11:10 PM Ginunita ng ilang Toyota player kung paano humantong ang isang pisikal na laro kontra Crispa sa pagpapadampot ng pulis at kanilang pagpapa-detene. Read more »