Triple-V Foodmasters
| Triple-V Foodmasters | |
|---|---|
| Leagues | Philippine Basketball League |
| Founded | 1991 |
| History | Triple-V Foodmasters 1991-1992 |
| Team colors | White, red |
| Head coach | Derrick Pumaren |
| Championships |
Triple-V Foodmasters (3): 1991 Challenge Cup 1991-1992 Philippine Cup 1992 Invitational Cup |
The Triple-V Foodmasters is a former Philippine Basketball League (PBL) team that lasted two years in the premier amateur league from 1991-1992, playing in four finals stints out of five conferences and winning three championships.[1]
Championships
Triple-V won their first PBL title in only their second participated tournament in the import-flavored Challenge Cup, defeating defending champion Crispa 400, 3 games to 1. The Foodmasters repeated as back-to-back champions the following year, overcame a tough challenge by Sta. Lucia Realtors in winning the Philippine Cup title in a five-game series. After losing to the same Realtors via sweep in the following conference, the Foodmasters would go on to win the last offering of the 1992 PBL season, the Invitational Cup, in which they scored a similar 3-0 sweep and exact revenge over championship rival Sta.Lucia.[2]
Notable Players
- Johnny Abarrientos
- Dennis Abbatuan
- Arthur Ayson
- Patrick Belardo
- Ronnie Cahanding
- Edison Cubacub
- Rafael Dinglasan
- Jolly Escobar
- Tonyboy Espinosa
- Dwight Lago
- Noli Locsin
- Victor Pablo
- Tyrone Pitts (Import)
- Arnold Polonio
- Django Rivera
- Allen Sasan
- Eddie Viaplana
- Vernie Villarias
- Vic Villarias
See also
References
- ↑ "Scoreless cager plays hero as Burger stops Triple V". Manila Standard. 1992-11-04. Retrieved 2011-09-10.
- ↑ "Triple-V cages go the kill today". Manila Standard. 1992-12-19. Retrieved 2011-09-10.