1978 PH team invited at World Cup opening

by The Manila Times

Aug 25, 2023 12:09 am

THE Philippine national team that participated in the 1978 FIBA World Championship may have ended the tournament without a win, but no one will ever dispute how hard the players fought for glory in front of their countrymen.

Culled from different MICAA teams, the team was led by skipper Alex Clariño. The offense was to come from Ramon Cruz, Leopoldo 'Pol' Herrera, and Federico 'Bokyo' Lauchengco of Frigidaire, and Steve Watson and Bernardo 'Joy' Carpio of Crispa Shirt Factory.

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