Crispa’s long, winding journey to Grand Slam

By Eddie G. Alinea

May 25, 2020 12:10 am

First, to earn their seat in the Finals, Crispa, re-Christened Denims at the start of the 1976 PBA Season, had to win a sudden-death playoff. Then they found themselves trailing two games to nothing in the the best-of-five title series for the All-Philippine championship with the Toyota Silver Tamaraws, the same team they outclassed for their two earlier titles in the year.

The Crispa Denims Redmanizers give coach Baby Dalupan and manager Danny Floro the traditional victory ride after emerging victors in the 1976 All-Philippine Champioship, gifting the franchise its first Grand Slam. PHOTO FROM EDDIE ALINEA’S FILE

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