Carlos Loyzaga
Carlos Matute Loyzaga (August 29, 1930 – January 27, 2016) was a Filipino basketball player and coach. He was born in Manila, Philippine Islands.
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 29, 1930 Manila, Philippine Islands |
| Died | January 27, 2016 (aged 85) San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Career information | |
| College | San Beda College |
| Playing career | 1951–1964 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 41 |
| Career history | |
| 1954–1964 | YCO Painters (MICAA) |
He was the most dominant basketball player of his era in the Philippines. He was called the greatest Filipino basketball player of all time. Loyzaga was a two-time Olympian (1952, 1956), as a member of the Philippines men's national basketball team.
Loyzaga died on January 27, 2016 in San Juan, Metro Manila from complications of a stroke at the age of 85.[1]
References
- Dee, Ignacio (27 January 2016). "PH basketball legend Caloy Loyzaga dies". Rappler. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
Other websites
- Basketball-reference.com Archived 2017-12-03 at the Wayback Machine
- Blogs.inquirer.net Archived 2015-04-02 at the Wayback Machine
- Interaksyon.com Archived 2012-04-07 at the Wayback Machine
- Sports.enquirer.com
- Philstar.com
- Journal.com.ph Archived 2013-09-28 at the Wayback Machine
- Gameface.ph
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