Lauro Mumar
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Lauro "Larry" Mumar (6 March 1924 – 20 December 1990) (Talibon, Bohol
, Philippines
), is a former Filipino
basketball
player and later served as the national team head coach of India
and the Philippines. He was one of the greatest Filipino players of his time, playing alongside compatriot legend Carlos Loyzaga
.
In 1946, he led the San Carlos College
of Cebu City
to the first post-war Inter-Collegiate basketball championship. He later transferred to Letran College and together with Herminio "Togay" Astorga
they formed the famous "Murder Inc." then eventually led the basketball team to capture the 1950 NCAA Philippines championship
.
Mumar also led the Manila Ports Terminal that won the Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association
(MICAA) championship.
He played for the Philippines that finished 12th in the 1948 Summer Olympics
held at London
, England
, United Kingdom
. He later went on to represent the country in two consecutive Asian Games
and won two basketball gold medals in 1951 and 1954 respectively.
Mumar was later named co-captain with Carlos Loyzaga to lead the national team to the 1954 FIBA World Championship
held at Rio De Janeiro
, Brazil
. The team finished third and captured the bronze medal, the best finish ever by the Philippines in the World Championships.
When he retired from playing basketball, he was given the honor to coach the Indian national basketball team and later coached the Philippines to a third place finish in the 1969 Asian Basketball Confederation (now FIBA Asia Championship
).
In 1999, he was named in the Philippine National Basketball Hall of Fame alongside his great teammate Carlos Loyzaga
.
Bohol
Bohol is an island province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region, consisting of Bohol Island and 75 minor surrounding islands. Its capital is Tagbilaran City. With a land area of and a coastline long, Bohol is the tenth largest island of the Philippines...
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
), is a former Filipino
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player and later served as the national team head coach of India
India national basketball team
The India men's national basketball team represents India in international men's basketball. It is controlled by Basketball Federation of India....
and the Philippines. He was one of the greatest Filipino players of his time, playing alongside compatriot legend Carlos Loyzaga
Carlos Loyzaga
Carlos M. Loyzaga is a former Filipino basketball player and coach. He led the Philippine National team to a Bronze Medal finish in the 1954 FIBA World Championship. The Philippines third place finish remains the highest rank of any Asian team in the history of the tournament...
.
In 1946, he led the San Carlos College
University of San Carlos
The University of San Carlos is a Roman Catholic university governed by the Society of the Divine Word since 1935 in Cebu City. It offers pre-elementary and basic education as well as undergraduate and graduate courses, and a broad spectrum of academic programs through its eight colleges.It...
of Cebu City
Cebu City
The City of Cebu is the capital city of Cebu and is the second largest city in the Philippines, the second most significant metropolitan centre in the Philippines and known as the oldest settlement established by the Spaniards in the country.The city is located on the eastern shore of Cebu and was...
to the first post-war Inter-Collegiate basketball championship. He later transferred to Letran College and together with Herminio "Togay" Astorga
Herminio A. Astorga
Herminio “Togay” A. Astorga served as the vice-mayor of the City of Manila from 1962–1967. He was also a National Collegiate Athletic Association and University Athletic Association of the Philippines basketball star, college professor, entrepreneur, and Catholic lay leader.-Early life:Astorga...
they formed the famous "Murder Inc." then eventually led the basketball team to capture the 1950 NCAA Philippines championship
NCAA Philippines Basketball Championship
The National Collegiate Athletic Association basketball tournament is held every first semester of the academic year . Each year, eight schools vie to win the two championships: the Juniors and Seniors...
.
Mumar also led the Manila Ports Terminal that won the Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association
Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association
The Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association is a defunct sports association which existed from 1938 to 1981. It is best known for its basketball league for amateur players....
(MICAA) championship.
He played for the Philippines that finished 12th in the 1948 Summer Olympics
1948 Summer Olympics
The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in London, England, United Kingdom. After a 12-year hiatus because of World War II, these were the first Summer Olympics since the 1936 Games in Berlin...
held at London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. He later went on to represent the country in two consecutive Asian Games
Asian Games
The Asian Games, officially known as Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation from the first Games in New Delhi, India, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games they have been organised by the...
and won two basketball gold medals in 1951 and 1954 respectively.
Mumar was later named co-captain with Carlos Loyzaga to lead the national team to the 1954 FIBA World Championship
1954 FIBA World Championship
The 1954 FIBA World Championship was an international basketball tournament held by the International Basketball Federation in Ginásio do Maracanãzinho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from October 22 to November 5, 1954...
held at Rio De Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
. The team finished third and captured the bronze medal, the best finish ever by the Philippines in the World Championships.
When he retired from playing basketball, he was given the honor to coach the Indian national basketball team and later coached the Philippines to a third place finish in the 1969 Asian Basketball Confederation (now FIBA Asia Championship
FIBA Asia Championship
The FIBA Asia Championship for Men is a tournament which takes place every two years between teams of the continent. This is the Asian qualifying tournament for the FIBA World Championship and the Olympic basketball tournament...
).
In 1999, he was named in the Philippine National Basketball Hall of Fame alongside his great teammate Carlos Loyzaga
Carlos Loyzaga
Carlos M. Loyzaga is a former Filipino basketball player and coach. He led the Philippine National team to a Bronze Medal finish in the 1954 FIBA World Championship. The Philippines third place finish remains the highest rank of any Asian team in the history of the tournament...
.
Awards and achievements
- 1948 Summer Olympics, 12th place
- 1951 Asian Games, champions
- 1954 Asian Games, champions
- 1954 FIBA World Championship bronze medalist (third place)
- 1969 FIBA Asia Championship bronze medalist (third place)
- Philippine National Basketball Hall of Fame