PBA marks 50th with retro game between San Miguel and Meralco
The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) celebrated its 50th anniversary on Wednesday with a retro-themed game between San Miguel and Meralco at the historic Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
San Miguel wore jerseys from the 1982 season, while Meralco donned their 1970s-inspired Reddy Killowatts' outfit, commemorating the league's early days with vintage music and simple game announcements.
Former players like Jimmy Noblezada and Elmer Cabahug joined in the celebration, with Mr. Noblezada jokingly banging his body with current players before the tipoff.
San Miguel coach Leo Austria expressed a nostalgic feeling about playing at Rizal Memorial Coliseum, reminiscing about his early career there.
San Miguel defeated Meralco, 110-98, in a game marked by affordable tickets and free admission for those born in 1975, along with commemorative PBA shirts for all fans.
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