Former PBA player, coach, and Olympian Jimmy Mariano passes away
- Jimmy Mariano, former PBA player, champion coach, and Olympian, has died at 84, the league announced on December 7
- The PBA expressed condolences to his family and loved ones, honoring his contributions to Philippine basketball
- Mariano was celebrated as a skilled left-handed shooter and one of the early big men who could score from long range
- He also led Presto to the 1990 All-Filipino Conference title, leaving a lasting mark as both player and coach
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Jimmy Mariano, former Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) player, champion coach, and Olympian, has passed away at the age of 84. The PBA confirmed Mariano’s passing on Sunday, December 7, sharing a heartfelt message on its official social media channels.
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“Our prayers and condolences to the family and loved ones of former PBA player and Presto champion coach, Mr. Jimmy Mariano. Requiescat in pace, sir,” the league wrote.
Mariano was widely recognized as a highly accurate left-handed shooter and one of the early big men in Philippine basketball capable of scoring from long range. He notably served as the flag bearer for the Philippine men’s basketball team at the 1972 Munich Olympics—the last time the national squad competed in the Summer Games. His skill, versatility, and leadership on the court left a lasting impact on Philippine basketball.
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Beyond his playing career, Mariano made his mark as a coach. He guided the Presto team to victory in the 1990 All-Filipino Conference, cementing his reputation as a tactically astute and inspiring mentor. His contributions both on and off the court have left an indelible legacy in the country’s basketball history.
Mariano’s passing is mourned by the basketball community and fans alike, who remember him not only for his on-court brilliance but also for his dedication to the sport and his role in shaping generations of Filipino players.
Mariano is not the only sports figure to have passed away recently, as reports of other notable personalities’ deaths have also emerged across various media outlets.
Elden Campbell, a former NBA veteran, has passed away at the age of 57, leaving behind a legacy cherished by his family and former teammates. His family described him as a devoted man of faith, a loving husband and father, and someone who placed family above all else. The Detroit Pistons also paid tribute to Campbell, highlighting his contributions to their 2004 NBA championship team and commending his calm demeanor and warm personality off the court. Campbell enjoyed a 15-year NBA career, spending most of his time with the Los Angeles Lakers and playing a pivotal role in the Pistons’ championship run in 2004.
In a report last August, Israel Osamudiame Friday, 19, a Nigerian center and newly recruited member of the University of the Philippines men’s basketball team, passed away. He had collapsed during practice on Tuesday, August 19, and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where medical personnel were unable to revive him. The University of the Philippines said it had maintained close contact with his family, offered full support, and requested privacy as they mourned this tragic loss.
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