Shell Turbo Chargers
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The Shell Turbo Chargers is a former Philippine Basketball Association
team under the ownership of Pilipinas Shell Corporation. Shell has been a member of the PBA since 1985 until 2005 when the team filed for a leave of absence
after the season. Shell sold its franchise to PBL team Welcoat Paints
in February 2006.
Shell has won four PBA championships, two of those were from 1998-1999. Aside from the Turbo Chargers moniker, Shell also carried the monikers of Shell Azudrin Bugbusters, Shell Azocord, Shell Oilers, Shell Rimula X, Formula Shell Super Unleaded, and Shell Velocity.
in 1985
for a reported two million peso deal. In Shell's first season, the team was dubbed as Shell Azudrin Bugbusters and acquired several remnants of the Crispa franchise in Philip Cezar and Bernie Fabiosa
plus a former redmanizer William Bogs Adornado from Great Taste. under head coach Freddie Webb. Shell got its first All Filipino finals berth against Great Taste when they defeated Ginebra in a do-or-die game.
The following season in 1986, Shell carried the name Pilipinas Shell Oilers, Shell Helix and Formula Shell Spark Aiders respectively with Olympian Ed Ocampo taking over from Freddie Webb who resigns as Shell coach midway in the semifinals of the first conference, Shell remain a hard-luck team with national coach Joe Lipa becoming Shell's third coach in 1987 3rd conference, as the team was now known as Shell Azocord Super Bugbusters.
The team's rise to fame came during the late-1980s when they were bannered by two University of the Philippines, Diliman
standouts Ronnie Magsanoc and Benjie Paras
to solidify Shell as one of the popular teams in the pro league. Former Toyota mentor Dante Silverio was also responsible for transforming Shell to a championship-caliber ballclub.
Paras is also the only PBA cager to ever win the Rookie of the Year
and the coveted Most Valuable Player
plum in the same season when the slotman won it all in 1989.
In the 1990
PBA Open Conference, Shell won its first-ever PBA championship defeating crowd-favorite Añejo Rhum
4-2. But the series was marred by Anejo's infamous walkout in the sixth and final game of the series to award the Shell the win in Game six and the series clincher.
At that time, Shell was bannered by import Bobby Parks, who holds seven Best Import Award
s in his PBA career, most of them with the Shell franchise.
A year later, Shell suffered one of the biggest collapses in PBA finals history during the 1991
PBA First Conference, when they blew a 3-1 series lead in the series eventually losing to arch-rival Ginebra in seven games on a Rudy Distrito game-winner.
Shell won the 1992
PBA First Conference crown but waited six years before winning another PBA crown by capturing the 1998
Governor's Cup, defeating the Mobiline Phone Pals in seven games.
Their final championship was during the 1999
PBA All-Filipino Conference defeating heavy favorite Tanduay Rhum
in six games. Shell was bannered by Paras, Gerry Esplana, Victor Pablo, Chris Jackson and Noy Castillo as one of their primary players under head coach Perry Ronquilio.
1999 also became a banner year for Paras, who won his second Most Valuable Player award in his career, despite the arrival of several talented Filipino-foreigner cagers during the said campaign. However, injuries in the next three seasons forced the so-called "Tower of Power" to retire after the 2003 season
.
Shell suffered several slumps in the next four seasons (2000
-2003
) before resurfacing in during the 2004-2005 season
as one of the contenders for the PBA crown. Under head coach Leo Austria (who won the Rookie of the Year honors in 1985 as a player for Shell), the Turbo Chargers placed fourth in the PBA Philippine Cup and third in the season-ending 2005 PBA Fiesta Conference.
, Shell was rumored to disband after the said season due to the fact that their mother company, Royal Dutch Shell
in the Netherlands
feels that it is not feasible for them to maintain a franchise in the PBA.
With this, port company Harbour Centre was also rumored to purchase the rights of the Shell franchise. However, both parties did not come into an agreement as Harbour Centre wanted a cheaper price than what Shell wanted. On August 3, 2005, Shell announced that it will take a leave of absence from the league.
Prior to the announcement, Shell traded most of its core members to a number of teams. Tony Dela Cruz and Rich Alvarez were dealt to the Alaska Aces while Ronald Tubid was sent to the Air21 Express. The remaining members of the team were selected through the dispersal draft.
Shell was given a six-month deadline for the team to either return to the league in the next PBA season or sell the team to a prospective buyer. On January 2006, PBL powerhouse Welcoat Paints
bought the squad for a reported 30-40 million pesos and entered the league in the 2006-07 PBA season
*one-game playoffs
**team had twice-to-beat advantage
Philippine Basketball Association
The Philippine Basketball Association , is a men's professional basketball league in the Philippines composed of 10 company-branded franchised teams. It is the first and oldest professional basketball league in Asia and the second oldest in the world after the NBA...
team under the ownership of Pilipinas Shell Corporation. Shell has been a member of the PBA since 1985 until 2005 when the team filed for a leave of absence
Leave of absence
Leave of absence is a term used to describe a period of time that one is to be away from his/her primary job, while maintaining the status of employee...
after the season. Shell sold its franchise to PBL team Welcoat Paints
Welcoat Dragons
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters is a professional basketball team in the Philippine Basketball Association owned by the Asian Coatings Philippines, Inc. that debuted in the league in the 2006-07 PBA season. From 1996-2006, it was a member of the semi-professional Philippine Basketball League,...
in February 2006.
Shell has won four PBA championships, two of those were from 1998-1999. Aside from the Turbo Chargers moniker, Shell also carried the monikers of Shell Azudrin Bugbusters, Shell Azocord, Shell Oilers, Shell Rimula X, Formula Shell Super Unleaded, and Shell Velocity.
History
Shell acquired the franchise of the famed Crispa RedmanizersCrispa Redmanizers
The Crispa Redmanizers was a basketball team in the Manila Industrial Commercial Athletic Association , the Philippine Basketball Association and the Philippine Amateur Basketball League from the 1960s to the early 1990s.- Profile and history :...
in 1985
1985 PBA season
The 1985 PBA season was the 11th season of the Philippine Basketball Association .-Notable Events:*The season marked the first time without the famed Crispa Redmanizers participating in the league, a new team, Shell Azodrin took over the franchise of the disbanded Crispa.*The PBA found a new home...
for a reported two million peso deal. In Shell's first season, the team was dubbed as Shell Azudrin Bugbusters and acquired several remnants of the Crispa franchise in Philip Cezar and Bernie Fabiosa
Bernie Fabiosa
Bernard "Tough Job" Fabiosa is a Filipino athlete who played basketball for the Crispa Redmanizers in the Philippine Basketball Association.-Career:Fabiosa was a member of the 1974 RP Youth Team and a graduate of the University of the East...
plus a former redmanizer William Bogs Adornado from Great Taste. under head coach Freddie Webb. Shell got its first All Filipino finals berth against Great Taste when they defeated Ginebra in a do-or-die game.
The following season in 1986, Shell carried the name Pilipinas Shell Oilers, Shell Helix and Formula Shell Spark Aiders respectively with Olympian Ed Ocampo taking over from Freddie Webb who resigns as Shell coach midway in the semifinals of the first conference, Shell remain a hard-luck team with national coach Joe Lipa becoming Shell's third coach in 1987 3rd conference, as the team was now known as Shell Azocord Super Bugbusters.
The team's rise to fame came during the late-1980s when they were bannered by two University of the Philippines, Diliman
University of the Philippines, Diliman
The University of the Philippines Diliman , is a coeducational and public research university located in Quezon City, Philippines. It is the flagship university, seat of administration, and the fourth oldest constituent university of the University of the Philippines System...
standouts Ronnie Magsanoc and Benjie Paras
Benjie Paras
Venancio Johnson Paras, Jr. , better known as Benjie Paras, is a Filipino professional basketball player of the Philippine Basketball Association turned actor. He is the only PBA player to win both Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player honors, in a single season...
to solidify Shell as one of the popular teams in the pro league. Former Toyota mentor Dante Silverio was also responsible for transforming Shell to a championship-caliber ballclub.
Paras is also the only PBA cager to ever win the Rookie of the Year
Philippine Basketball Association Rookie of the Year award
-List of awardees:...
and the coveted Most Valuable Player
Philippine Basketball Association Most Valuable Player award
The Philippine Basketball Association awards the Most Valuable Player award at the end of the season. The winner is selected via votes from the press, players, coaches and top PBA officials....
plum in the same season when the slotman won it all in 1989.
In the 1990
1990 PBA season
The 1990 PBA season was the 16th season of the Philippine Basketball Association .-Season Highlights:*The PBA increased its membership from 6 teams to 8, with the entry of expansion teams, RFM/Cosmos Bottling, Inc. and Pepsi-Cola...
PBA Open Conference, Shell won its first-ever PBA championship defeating crowd-favorite Añejo Rhum
Barangay Ginebra Kings
The Barangay Ginebra Kings is a professional basketball team of the Philippine Basketball Association founded in 1979 and owned by the Ginebra San Miguel, Inc., a subsidiary of the San Miguel Corporation...
4-2. But the series was marred by Anejo's infamous walkout in the sixth and final game of the series to award the Shell the win in Game six and the series clincher.
At that time, Shell was bannered by import Bobby Parks, who holds seven Best Import Award
Philippine Basketball Association Best Player of the Conference Award
The Philippine Basketball Association's Best Player of the Conference Award is given to the best local player at the end of each conference...
s in his PBA career, most of them with the Shell franchise.
A year later, Shell suffered one of the biggest collapses in PBA finals history during the 1991
1991 PBA season
The 1991 PBA season was the 17th season of the Philippine Basketball Association .-Season Highlights:*The PBA Rookie draft, was aired on TV lived for the first time in league history....
PBA First Conference, when they blew a 3-1 series lead in the series eventually losing to arch-rival Ginebra in seven games on a Rudy Distrito game-winner.
Shell won the 1992
1992 PBA season
The 1992 PBA season was the 18th season of the Philippine Basketball Association .-Notable occurrences:*PBA Commissioner Rudy Salud, stepped down from his post, after four successful years of guiding the league at its highest level, PBA chairman Rey Marquez succeeded Atty.Salud as the new PBA...
PBA First Conference crown but waited six years before winning another PBA crown by capturing the 1998
1998 PBA season
The 1998 PBA season was the 24th season of the Philippine Basketball Association .-Season Highlights:*The PBA is in their toughest challenge for the year, with the formation of a new league called Metropolitan Basketball Association, backed by the giant network ABS-CBN, is perceived to be a threat...
Governor's Cup, defeating the Mobiline Phone Pals in seven games.
Their final championship was during the 1999
1999 PBA season
The 1999 PBA season was the 25th season of the Philippine Basketball Association .-Notable occurrences:*The league transferred from the Cuneta Astrodome to the PhilSports Arena as their main playing venue....
PBA All-Filipino Conference defeating heavy favorite Tanduay Rhum
Tanduay Rhum Masters
The Tanduay Rhum Masters is a former Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association , Philippine Basketball Association and Philippine Basketball League basketball team.-History:...
in six games. Shell was bannered by Paras, Gerry Esplana, Victor Pablo, Chris Jackson and Noy Castillo as one of their primary players under head coach Perry Ronquilio.
1999 also became a banner year for Paras, who won his second Most Valuable Player award in his career, despite the arrival of several talented Filipino-foreigner cagers during the said campaign. However, injuries in the next three seasons forced the so-called "Tower of Power" to retire after the 2003 season
2003 PBA season
The 2003 PBA Season was the 29th season of the Philippine Basketball Association .-Notable occurrences:*The NBN/IBC consortium took over the league's TV coverage after winning the TV rights over the league's longtime TV partner Vintage Television in December 2002.*Noli Eala became the league's...
.
Shell suffered several slumps in the next four seasons (2000
2000 PBA season
The 2000 PBA season was the 26th of the Philippine Basketball Association .-Notable occurrences:*PBA's TV partner, Vintage Television was absorbed by Viva Entertainment.*Batang Red Bull Energizers entered the league as an expansion team....
-2003
2003 PBA season
The 2003 PBA Season was the 29th season of the Philippine Basketball Association .-Notable occurrences:*The NBN/IBC consortium took over the league's TV coverage after winning the TV rights over the league's longtime TV partner Vintage Television in December 2002.*Noli Eala became the league's...
) before resurfacing in during the 2004-2005 season
2004-05 PBA season
The 2004-05 PBA season is the 30th season of the Philippine Basketball Association. Instead of the usual calendar year of February-December, the league changed its schedule to the current October-July format, while limiting the number of conferences from three to two...
as one of the contenders for the PBA crown. Under head coach Leo Austria (who won the Rookie of the Year honors in 1985 as a player for Shell), the Turbo Chargers placed fourth in the PBA Philippine Cup and third in the season-ending 2005 PBA Fiesta Conference.
Disbandment
During the 2004-05 PBA season2004-05 PBA season
The 2004-05 PBA season is the 30th season of the Philippine Basketball Association. Instead of the usual calendar year of February-December, the league changed its schedule to the current October-July format, while limiting the number of conferences from three to two...
, Shell was rumored to disband after the said season due to the fact that their mother company, Royal Dutch Shell
Royal Dutch Shell
Royal Dutch Shell plc , commonly known as Shell, is a global oil and gas company headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands and with its registered office in London, United Kingdom. It is the fifth-largest company in the world according to a composite measure by Forbes magazine and one of the six...
in the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
feels that it is not feasible for them to maintain a franchise in the PBA.
With this, port company Harbour Centre was also rumored to purchase the rights of the Shell franchise. However, both parties did not come into an agreement as Harbour Centre wanted a cheaper price than what Shell wanted. On August 3, 2005, Shell announced that it will take a leave of absence from the league.
Prior to the announcement, Shell traded most of its core members to a number of teams. Tony Dela Cruz and Rich Alvarez were dealt to the Alaska Aces while Ronald Tubid was sent to the Air21 Express. The remaining members of the team were selected through the dispersal draft.
Shell was given a six-month deadline for the team to either return to the league in the next PBA season or sell the team to a prospective buyer. On January 2006, PBL powerhouse Welcoat Paints
Welcoat Dragons
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters is a professional basketball team in the Philippine Basketball Association owned by the Asian Coatings Philippines, Inc. that debuted in the league in the 2006-07 PBA season. From 1996-2006, it was a member of the semi-professional Philippine Basketball League,...
bought the squad for a reported 30-40 million pesos and entered the league in the 2006-07 PBA season
2006-07 PBA season
The 2006–07 PBA season is the 32nd season of the Philippine Basketball Association . The season started September 28 in Guam and began its formal opening on October 1 at the Araneta Coliseum, and ended on July 20...
Season-by-season records
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| Champion ---- Runner-up ---- Semifinalist |
Three-conference era
| Season | |Conference | | Team name | | Overall record | | Finals | ||
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| 1985 1985 PBA season The 1985 PBA season was the 11th season of the Philippine Basketball Association .-Notable Events:*The season marked the first time without the famed Crispa Redmanizers participating in the league, a new team, Shell Azodrin took over the franchise of the disbanded Crispa.*The PBA found a new home... |
Open Conference 1985 PBA Open Conference The 1985 Philippine Basketball Association Open Conference, is the first conference of the 1985 PBA season. It started on March 3 and ended on May 30, 1985... |
Shell Azodrin Bugbusters | 16 | 32 | .333 | |
| All-Filipino Cup | Great Taste Great Taste Coffee Makers Great Taste Coffee was one of the Pioneer teams in the Philippine Basketball Association . The company was then known as the Consolidated Foods Corporation and their chief products included well known brands like Presto Ice Cream, N-Rich Coffee Cream, Jack & Jill Fun Snacks, Great Taste Coffee... 3, Shell 1 |
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| Reinforced Conference 1985 PBA Reinforced Conference The 1985 Philippine Basketball Association Reinforced Conference, is the third and last conference of the 1985 PBA season. It started on September 8 and ended on November 28, 1985... |
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| 1986 1986 PBA season The 1986 PBA season was the 12th season of the Philippine Basketball Association .-Notable Events:*Alaska Milk marked its first participation in the league... |
Open Conference 1986 PBA Open Conference The 1986 Philippine Basketball Association Open Conference, is the third and final conference of the 1986 PBA season. It started on September 23 and ended on December 11, 1986... |
Shell Azocord | 20 | 32 | .385 | |
| All-Filipino Cup 1986 PBA All-Filipino Cup -Team standings:-Results:-Third place playoff:-Finals:-External links:*... |
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| Reinforced Conference 1986 PBA Reinforced Conference The 1986 Philippine Basketball Association Reinforced Conference, is the first conference of the 1986 PBA season. It started on April 6 and ended on June 17, 1986... |
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| 1987 1987 PBA season The 1987 PBA season was the 13th season of the Philippine Basketball Association .-Notable Occurrences:*Manila Beer Brewmasters disbanded its franchise, reducing the membership to only 6 teams, their players were absorbed by the rest of the PBA ballclubs.*The PBA, in partnership with a newly-formed... |
Open Conference 1987 PBA Open Conference The 1987 Philippine Basketball Association Open Conference, is the first conference of the 1987 PBA season. It started on March 22 and ended on June 23, 1987... |
Shell Oilers | 18 | 36 | .333 | |
| All-Filipino Cup 1987 PBA All-Filipino Cup -External links:*... |
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| Reinforced Conference 1987 PBA Reinforced Conference -Finals seed playoff:-Battle for third:-Finals:-External links:*... |
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| 1988 1988 PBA season The 1988 PBA season was the 14th season of the Philippine Basketball Association .-Notable Events:*After Tanduay filed a leave of absence, some remnants were absorbed, along with several amateur prospects by Purefoods Corporation.... |
Open Conference 1988 PBA Open Conference The 1988 Philippine Basketball Association Open Conference, is the first conference of the 1988 PBA season. It started on March 20 and ended on June 9, 1988... |
16 | 29 | .356 | ||
| All-Filipino Cup 1988 PBA All-Filipino Cup -Finals seed playoff:-Battle for third:-Finals:-External links:*... |
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| Reinforced Conference 1988 PBA Reinforced Conference The 1988 Philippine Basketball Association Reinforced Conference, is the third and last conference of the 1988 PBA season. It started on October 2 and ended on December 13, 1988... |
San Miguel San Miguel Beermen The Petron Blaze Boosters is a professional basketball team in the Philippine Basketball Association. The team has been a member of the league since its inception in 1975 and hold the most PBA titles with 19.The team is owned by the Petron Corporation, a subsidiary of the Philippines' largest food... 4, Shell 1 |
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| 1989 1989 PBA season The 1989 PBA season was the 15th season of the Philippine Basketball Association .-Notable Events:*The richest crop of rookies, and the most talented PBA batch of draftees, came to the PBA in its 15th.season, most notable names were Benjie Paras, Nelson Asaytono, Dindo Pumaren, Paul Alvarez, Zaldy... |
Open Conference 1989 PBA Open Conference The 1989 Philippine Basketball Association Open Conference, is the first conference of the 1989 PBA season. It started on March 5 and ended on May 21, 1989... |
Formula Shell Super Unleaded | 27 | 30 | .474 | San Miguel San Miguel Beermen The Petron Blaze Boosters is a professional basketball team in the Philippine Basketball Association. The team has been a member of the league since its inception in 1975 and hold the most PBA titles with 19.The team is owned by the Petron Corporation, a subsidiary of the Philippines' largest food... 4, Shell 1 |
| All-Filipino Cup 1989 PBA All-Filipino Cup -Battle for third:-Finals:-External links:*... |
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| Reinforced Conference 1989 PBA Reinforced Conference The 1989 Philippine Basketball Association Reinforced Conference, is the third and last conference of the 1989 PBA season. It started on October 1 and ended on December 12, 1989... |
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| 1990 1990 PBA season The 1990 PBA season was the 16th season of the Philippine Basketball Association .-Season Highlights:*The PBA increased its membership from 6 teams to 8, with the entry of expansion teams, RFM/Cosmos Bottling, Inc. and Pepsi-Cola... |
First Conference 1990 PBA First Conference -Battle for Third Place:-Finals:-External links:*... |
35 | 21 | .625 | Shell 4, Añejo 2 | |
| All-Filipino Cup 1990 PBA All-Filipino Cup The 1990 Philippine Basketball Association All-Filipino Conference, is the second conference of the 1990 PBA season. It started on June 10 and ended on September 4, 1990... |
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| Third Conference 1990 PBA Third Conference The 1990 Philippine Basketball Association Third Conference, is the third and last conference of the 1990 PBA season. It started on September 30 and ended on December 20, 1990... |
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| 1991 1991 PBA season The 1991 PBA season was the 17th season of the Philippine Basketball Association .-Season Highlights:*The PBA Rookie draft, was aired on TV lived for the first time in league history.... |
First Conference 1991 PBA First Conference The 1991 Philippine Basketball Association First Conference, was the opening conference of the 1991 PBA season.-Format:The following format will be observed for the duration of the conference:*The teams were divided into 2 groups.Group A:... |
Shell Rimula X | 23 | 25 | .479 | Ginebra Barangay Ginebra Kings The Barangay Ginebra Kings is a professional basketball team of the Philippine Basketball Association founded in 1979 and owned by the Ginebra San Miguel, Inc., a subsidiary of the San Miguel Corporation... 4, Shell 3 |
| All-Filipino Cup 1991 PBA All-Filipino Cup The 1991 Philippine Basketball Association All-Filipino Conference, is the second conference of the 1991 PBA season. The tournament is an All-Filipino format, which doesn't require an import or a pure-foreign player for each team.-Format:... |
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| Third Conference 1991 PBA Third Conference -Format:The following format will be observed for the duration of the conference:*The teams were divided into 2 groups.Group A:#Ginebra San Miguel#Pepsi Hotshots#Tivoli Full Cream Milk#San Miguel BeermenGroup B:#Alaska Air Force#Shell Rimula X... |
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| 1992 1992 PBA season The 1992 PBA season was the 18th season of the Philippine Basketball Association .-Notable occurrences:*PBA Commissioner Rudy Salud, stepped down from his post, after four successful years of guiding the league at its highest level, PBA chairman Rey Marquez succeeded Atty.Salud as the new PBA... |
First Conference 1992 PBA First Conference -Team standings:-Finals berth playoff:-External links:*... |
27 | 27 | .500 | Shell 4, San Miguel San Miguel Beermen The Petron Blaze Boosters is a professional basketball team in the Philippine Basketball Association. The team has been a member of the league since its inception in 1975 and hold the most PBA titles with 19.The team is owned by the Petron Corporation, a subsidiary of the Philippines' largest food... 1 |
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| All-Filipino Cup 1992 PBA All-Filipino Cup The 1992 Philippine Basketball Association All-Filipino Conference, is the second conference of the 1992 PBA season. The tournament is an All-Filipino format, which doesn't require an import or a pure-foreign player for each team.-Format:... |
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| Third Conference 1992 PBA Third Conference -Team standings:-Finals seed playoff:-Battle for third:-Finals:-External links:*... |
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| 1993 1993 PBA season The 1993 PBA season was the 19th season of the Philippine Basketball Association .-Notable events:*The league moves to its new home, the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City.*The league unveils their new logo during the opening ceremonies.*Sta... |
All-Filipino Cup 1993 PBA All-Filipino Cup -San Miguel Beer vs Sta. Lucia Realty:-Swift vs Coney Island:-Battle for third:-Finals:-External links:*... |
Shell Helix | 14 | 29 | .326 | |
| Commissioner's Cup 1993 PBA Commissioner's Cup -External links:*... |
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| Governors Cup 1993 PBA Governors Cup -Finals:-External links:*... |
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| 1994 1994 PBA season The 1994 PBA season was the 20th season of the Philippine Basketball Association .-Season Highlights:The San Miguel Beermen won the All-Filipino championship over Coney Island and represented the country in the 1994 Asian Games. Amateur standouts Marlou Aquino and Kenneth Duremdes join the RP-San... |
All-Filipino Cup 1994 PBA All-Filipino Cup -External links:*... |
Shell Rimula X | 20 | 30 | .400 | |
| Commissioner's Cup 1994 PBA Commissioner's Cup The 1994 Philippine Basketball Association Commissioner's Cup, is the second conference of the 1994 PBA season. It started on June 17 and ended on September 9, 1994.-Format:The following format will be observed for the duration of the conference:... |
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| Governors Cup 1994 PBA Governors Cup -Semifinals:-External links:*... |
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| 1995 1995 PBA season The 1995 PBA season was the 21st season of the Philippine Basketball Association .-Season Highlights:*The PBA returned to the Araneta Coliseum, after a decade of absence, with the scheduled games on Friday being held at the Big Dome.... |
All-Filipino Cup 1995 PBA All-Filipino Cup The 1995 Philippine Basketball Association All-Filipino Cup, is the first conference of the 1995 PBA season. It started on March 19 and ended on May 21, 1995.-Format:The following format will be observed for the duration of the conference:... |
Formula Shell Super Unleaded | 20 | 34 | .370 | |
| Commissioner's Cup 1995 PBA Commissioner's Cup The 1995 Philippine Basketball Association Commissioner's Cup, is the second conference of the 1995 PBA season.-Format:The following format will be observed for the duration of the conference:*The teams were divided into 2 groups.Group A:... |
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| Governors Cup 1995 PBA Governors Cup -Finals:-External links:*... |
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| 1996 1996 PBA season -Finals results:*PBA Governors Cup Finals: Alaska Milkmen def. Ginebra San Miguel , 4 games to 1.*Third place: Formula Shell -Finals results:*PBA Governors Cup Finals: (1) Alaska Milkmen (8-3) def. (4) Ginebra San Miguel (7-4), 4 games to 1.*Third place: Formula Shell -Finals results:*PBA... |
All-Filipino Cup 1996 PBA All-Filipino Cup -Battle for third:-Finals:-External links:*... |
33 | 32 | .508 | ||
| Commissioner's Cup 1996 PBA Commissioner's Cup -Team standings:-Finals seed playoff:Bal David sank a three point shot, putting the Gins on with the lead, 86-83 with 17 seconds left in the game. Richie Ticson however also made a three pointer tying the game again, 86-all with 10.5 seconds left.... |
Alaska Alaska Aces (PBA) The Alaska Aces is a professional basketball team in the Philippine Basketball Association since 1986 under the ownership of the Alaska Milk Corporation and the owner of 13 PBA championships with the 2010 PBA Fiesta Conference as their latest... 4, Shell 3 |
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| Governors Cup 1996 PBA Governors Cup -Playoffs bracket:-Shell vs. Sunkist:-San Miguel vs. Purefoods:-Alaska-Shell series:-Ginebra-San Miguel series:-Battle for third:-Finals:-External links:*... |
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| 1997 1997 PBA season The 1997 PBA season was the 23rd season of the Philippine Basketball Association .-Notable occurrences:*The entry of Fil-Americans in the PBA, for the first time in league history, the top two picks of the Annual Rookie draft was born outside the Philippines, the 6-9 Andrew John Seigle, a discovery... |
All-Filipino Cup 1997 PBA All-Filipino Cup The 1997 Philippine Basketball Association All-Filipino Cup, is the first conference of the 1997 PBA season. It started on February 16 and ended on May 25, 1997.-Team standings:-Team standings:-External links:*... |
Formula Shell Zoom Masters | 15 | 31 | .326 | |
| Commissioner's Cup 1997 PBA Commissioner's Cup -Battle for third:-Finals:-External links:*... |
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| Governors Cup 1997 PBA Governors Cup -External links:*... |
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| 1998 1998 PBA season The 1998 PBA season was the 24th season of the Philippine Basketball Association .-Season Highlights:*The PBA is in their toughest challenge for the year, with the formation of a new league called Metropolitan Basketball Association, backed by the giant network ABS-CBN, is perceived to be a threat... |
All-Filipino Cup 1998 PBA All-Filipino Cup The 1998 Philippine Basketball Association Centennial All-Filipino Cup, is the first conference of the 1998 PBA season. It started on February 1st and ended on May 8, 1998.-Team standings:-Team standings:... |
31 | 30 | .508 | ||
| Commissioner's Cup 1998 PBA Commissioner's Cup The 1998 Philippine Basketball Association Commissioners Cup is the second conference of the 1998 PBA season. It started on May 22 and ended on August 14, 1998.-Imports:-Team standings:... |
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| Centennial Cup 1998 PBA Centennial Cup -See also:* 1998 PBA season... |
Mobiline 1, Shell 0 | |||||
| Governors Cup 1998 PBA Governors Cup -Double Playoff Match:-See also:*1998 PBA season... |
Shell 4, Mobiline 3 | |||||
| 1999 1999 PBA season The 1999 PBA season was the 25th season of the Philippine Basketball Association .-Notable occurrences:*The league transferred from the Cuneta Astrodome to the PhilSports Arena as their main playing venue.... |
All-Filipino Cup 1999 PBA All-Filipino Cup -Bracket:-Quarterfinals:With a 7–0 start, Mobiline had a losing run to finish the elimination round to put them out of contention from an outright semifinals berth... |
Shell Velocity | 32 | 24 | .571 | Shell 4, Tanduay 2 |
| Commissioner's Cup | San Miguel San Miguel Beermen The Petron Blaze Boosters is a professional basketball team in the Philippine Basketball Association. The team has been a member of the league since its inception in 1975 and hold the most PBA titles with 19.The team is owned by the Petron Corporation, a subsidiary of the Philippines' largest food... 4, Shell 2 |
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| Governors Cup 1999 PBA Governors Cup -External links:*... |
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| 2000 2000 PBA season The 2000 PBA season was the 26th of the Philippine Basketball Association .-Notable occurrences:*PBA's TV partner, Vintage Television was absorbed by Viva Entertainment.*Batang Red Bull Energizers entered the league as an expansion team.... |
All-Filipino Cup 2000 PBA All-Filipino Cup -8th-seed playoff:Mobiline had a better quotient on their games among Shell and Barangay Ginebra hence they were awarded with the #7 seed.-Quarterfinals:Note: The Purefoods-Sta... |
5 | 10 | .375 | ||
| Commissioner's Cup 2000 PBA Commissioner's Cup -Imports:-External links:*... |
3 | 6 | .333 | |||
| Governors Cup 2000 PBA Governors Cup -#2 Red Bull vs. #7 Sta. Lucia:-#3 Tanduay vs. #6 San Miguel:-#4 Purefoods vs. #5 Alaska:-Bracket:-External links:*... |
1 | 8 | .111 | |||
| 2001 2001 PBA season The 2001 PBA season was the 27th season of the Philippine Basketball Association .-Notable occurrences:*During the preseason, Tanduay made soundwaves in the PBA when they signed Danny Ildefonso of corporate rival San Miguel Beermen a whopping 16-year, 98 million peso offersheet... |
All-Filipino Cup 2001 PBA All-Filipino Cup -Quarterfinals:Note: Shell, San Miguel, Purefoods and Alaska all have a twice-to-beat advantage against their opponents.-Shell vs. Mobiline:-San Miguel vs. Red Bull:-Purefoods vs. Barangay Ginebra:-Pop Cola vs. Alaska:-San Miguel-Pop Cola series:... |
Shell Turbo Chargers | 12 | 10 | .545 | |
| Commissioner's Cup 2001 PBA Commissioner's Cup The 2001 Philippine Basketball Association PBA Commissioner's Cup, is the second conference of the 2001 PBA season. It opened on June 2 with a scheduled road game in Bataan featuring Alaska Aces and Batang Red Bull, and a pair of games the following day at the Araneta Coliseum... |
3 | 7 | .300 | |||
| Governors Cup 2001 PBA Governors Cup The 2001 Philippine Basketball Association PBA Governors Cup, is the third conference of the 2001 PBA season. It opened on September 8 with a scheduled game at the Ynares Center in Antipolo and ended in a fitting finale on December 16 at the Araneta Coliseum as the Sta... |
10 | 9 | .526 | |||
| 2002 2002 PBA season -Notable occurrences:*The Tanduay Rhum Masters left the league after three seasons. Their franchise was taken over by the FedEx Express.*Republic Flour Mills sold its subsidiary COSMOS Bottlers Corporation to food company giant San Miguel Corporation. The move also absorbed the Pop Cola Panthers,... |
Governors Cup 2002 PBA Governors Cup -Purefoods vs Coca Cola:-Alaska vs San Miguel:-External links:*... |
2 | 9 | .273 | ||
| Commissioner's Cup | 4 | 7 | .364 | |||
| All-Filipino Cup 2002 PBA All-Filipino Cup -Playoff bracket:-Quarterfinals:-Red Bull-Alaska series:-San Miguel-Coca Cola series:-Third place playoff:-Finals:-External links:*... |
4 | 6 | .400 | |||
| 2003 2003 PBA season The 2003 PBA Season was the 29th season of the Philippine Basketball Association .-Notable occurrences:*The NBN/IBC consortium took over the league's TV coverage after winning the TV rights over the league's longtime TV partner Vintage Television in December 2002.*Noli Eala became the league's... |
All-Filipino Cup 2003 PBA All-Filipino Cup -Alaska-Talk 'N Text series:-Coca Cola-Sta. Lucia series:-Third place playoff:-Finals:-External links:*... |
5 | 13 | .277 | ||
| Invitational Conference | 2 | 2 | .500 | |||
| Reinforced Conference | 3 | 10 | .230 | |||
| Overall record | 401 | 530 | .431 | 4 championships | ||
Two-conference era
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| (2004) | Fiesta Conference 2004 PBA Fiesta Conference The 2004 PBA Fiesta Conference, or known as the 2004 Gran Matador Brandy-PBA Fiesta Conference for sponsorship reasons, was tournament held by the Philippine Basketball Association and the first ever edition of the PBA Fiesta Conference.... |
Shell Turbo Chargers | 8th | 7 | 11 | .389 | Wildcard phase | Red Bull 83, Shell 82 |
| 2004-05 2004-05 PBA season The 2004-05 PBA season is the 30th season of the Philippine Basketball Association. Instead of the usual calendar year of February-December, the league changed its schedule to the current October-July format, while limiting the number of conferences from three to two... |
Philippine Cup | 3rd | 12 | 6 | .667 | 2nd-seed playoff Quarterfinals Semifinals 3rd-place playoff |
Talk 'N Text 85, Shell 79 Shell 2, Purefoods 1 Talk 'N Text 3, Shell 0 San Miguel San Miguel Beermen The Petron Blaze Boosters is a professional basketball team in the Philippine Basketball Association. The team has been a member of the league since its inception in 1975 and hold the most PBA titles with 19.The team is owned by the Petron Corporation, a subsidiary of the Philippines' largest food... 105, Shell 100 |
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| Fiesta Conference 2005 PBA Fiesta Conference -Wildcard playoffs:The #3 vs. #10 and the #4 vs. #9 matchups are in the "twice-to-beat" format; the team with the higher seed only needs to win once to advance, but needs to be beaten twice in order to be eliminated. The other two matchups are a best-of-three series.... |
9th | 7 | 11 | .389 | Wildcard phase Quarterfinals Semifinals 3rd-place playoff |
Shell def. Sta. Lucia**, 84–75, 95–85 Shell 2, Purefoods 0 Talk 'N Text 3, Shell 1 Shell 102, San Miguel San Miguel Beermen The Petron Blaze Boosters is a professional basketball team in the Philippine Basketball Association. The team has been a member of the league since its inception in 1975 and hold the most PBA titles with 19.The team is owned by the Petron Corporation, a subsidiary of the Philippines' largest food... 86 |
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| Elimination round | 26 | 28 | .482 | | 2 post-wildcard appearances | ||||
| Playoffs | 8 | 10 | .444 | | 0 championships | ||||
**team had twice-to-beat advantage
Cumulative records
| Era | W | L | PCT |
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| Two-conference era (1975–2003) | 401 | 530 | .431 |
| Three-conference era (2004–present) | 34 | 38 | .472 |
| Total | 435 | 568 | .434 |
PBA 25 greatest players
- William "Bogs" AdornadoBogs AdornadoWilliam "Bogs" Adornado is a former Filipino athlete who played basketball in both the amateur and professional ranks. He made his mark playing in the Philippine Basketball Association from 1975 to 1987...
#33 - played for Shell in its inaugural year - Philip CezarPhilip CezarPhilip "The Scholar" Cezar is a former Philippine Basketball Association basketball player. He was part of the fabled Crispa Redmanizers ballclub that won two Grand Slams, in 1976 and 1983. He won the Most Valuable Player award in 1980. He was also a many-time Philippine national team player in...
#18 - "The Sultan of Swat"/"The Scholar"/"Mr. Stretch"/"King Philip" played for Shell in its inaugural year - Bernie FabiosaBernie FabiosaBernard "Tough Job" Fabiosa is a Filipino athlete who played basketball for the Crispa Redmanizers in the Philippine Basketball Association.-Career:Fabiosa was a member of the 1974 RP Youth Team and a graduate of the University of the East...
#15 - "The Sultan of Swipe"/"Fabulous" played for Shell in its inaugural year - Abet GuidabenAbet GuidabenAlberto "Abet" Guidaben is a former Philippine Basketball Association basketball player. He was part of the fabled Crispa Redmanizers ballclub that won two Grand Slams, in 1976 and 1983...
#41 - final team he played before ending his PBA career - Freddie HubaldeFreddie HubaldeAlfredo Hubalde , also known as Freddie Hubalde, is a former Filipino professional basketball player. Hubalde played college ball for the Mapúa Institute of Technology, before eventually moving on to play professional basketball in the Philippine Basketball Association...
#10 - played for Shell in 1989. - Ronnie MagsanocRonnie MagsanocRonald "Ronnie" Magsanoc is a former Filipino professional basketball point guard. He was the former assistant coach of the Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants and a color commentator for the television coverage of the Philippine Basketball Association...
#5 - "The Point Laureate"/"The Navigator" led Shell to two championships, many time All-Star and Mythical team selections - Benjie ParasBenjie ParasVenancio Johnson Paras, Jr. , better known as Benjie Paras, is a Filipino professional basketball player of the Philippine Basketball Association turned actor. He is the only PBA player to win both Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player honors, in a single season...
#14 - "The Tower of Power" is a 2-time PBA MVP, only player to win the Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player in the same season (1989)
Other notable players
- Derrick RowlandDerrick RowlandDerrick Rowland was one of the two American reinforcements, along with Bobby Parks, who played for Shell Rimula X Diesel Oilers during the Third Conference of the 1988 Philippine Basketball Association Season.- Pro career :...
#?- One of the best Shell Turbo Charger players ever - Dennis Abbatuan #30
- Eric AltamiranoEric AltamiranoEric Altamirano is a former Filipino basketball player. He is currently the head coach of the National University Bulldogs.-Early career:...
#11 - Paul Alvarez #88 - "Mr. Excitement"
- Romy Ang
- Rich AlvarezRich AlvarezRichard D. "Rich" Alvarez is a Filipino professional basketball player and currently playing for the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters of the Philippine Basketball Association. Alvarez was the first overall pick of 2004 PBA Draft by the Shell Turbo Chargers...
#10 - 2004-05 Rookie of the Year with Shell - Leo AustriaLeo AustriaLeovino R. Austria , better known as Leo Austria, born in Sariaya, Quezon, is a retired Filipino professional basketball player and former head coach of the Welcoat Dragons and the Shell Turbo Chargers in the Philippine Basketball Association. He is also the 1985 PBA Rookie of the Year...
#13 & 58 - 1985 Rookie of the Year with Shell - Gido Babilonia † #25
- Rensy Bajar
- Dickie Bognot #24
- Sonny Cabatu #5
- Ricky Calimag
- Glenn Capacio #12
- Noy Castillo - Member of the 1998 and 1999 championship teams
- Tim Coloso #32
- Ed Cordero #3
- Rey Cuenco † #15 & 25
- Onchie dela Cruz #9
- Tony dela CruzTony dela CruzAnthony Bryan B. dela Cruz , better known simply as Tony dela Cruz, is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Alaska Aces in the Philippine Basketball Association....
- Mythical Second Team member in 2004-05 - Romy dela Rosa #12 - the 3rd scoring option behind Paras & Magsanoc from 1989-1993.
- Joel "El Aparador" Dualan
- Ed Ducut #19
- Jolly Escobar #32
- Gerry "Mr. Cool" Esplana #14
- Aris Franco #9 - the PBA's oldest rookie drafted in 1990 at the age of 33.
- Allan Garrido
- Joey Guanio #6
- Pol Herrera
- Leo Isaac #9
- Chris "The Stone Wall" Jackson - Many time Defensive Player of the Year winner
- Elmer Lago #3
- Ronnie Lazaro
- Alejandro Lim
- Jojo Lim
- Joey LoyzagaJoey LoyzagaErnesto Jose C. Loyzaga , better known as Joey Loyzaga, is a former Filipino basketball player. He played college ball for San Beda College before eventually going on to play professional basketball in the Philippine Basketball Association. Loyzaga played for Magnolia, Swift, Shell, Ginebra, and...
#17 - Ronnie Lucero #31
- John Billy Mamaril
- Romy Mamaril #4
- Totoy Marquez #71
- Jojo Martin #10
- Porferio Marzan
- Jose Maria Mendoza
- Peter Naron
- Victor Pablo #33 - Member of the 1998 and 1999 championship teams
- Addy Papa - Son of Basketball Legend, 2 time Olympian Adriano "Jun" Papa/The Rifleman
- Willie Pearson
- Giovani Pineda
- Anthony "Toby" Poblador #20
- Rogelio Poblador Jr. #22
- Jay Ramirez
- Aurelio "Epoy" Jalmasco
- Biboy Ravanes #11
- Ricky Relosa #15
- Jing Ruiz #8
- Terry Saldaña # 17
- Rommel Santos
- Mark TelanMark TelanMark Clemence Telan is a Filipino professional basketball player who last suited up for the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters in the Philippine Basketball Association. A former De La Salle Green Archer, he was 2-time UAAP basketball Most Valuable Player. Telan entered the professional league in 1999...
- 2001 PBA Most Improved Player with the Turbo Chargers - Ritchie Ticzon
- Arnie TuadlesArnie TuadlesArnulfo "Arnie" Tuadles was a Filipino basketball player who once played for the fabled Philippine Basketball Association team Toyota Super Corollas. He began his career brightly as a stalwart in the MICAA, playing for the Manilabank Golden Bankers in the mid-70s before peddling his wares with the...
† #11 - Calvin Tuadles #33
- Manny Victorino #1
- Rainier Sison #18
- Jojo Villapando
- Charlie John "Bogart" Villareal #12 - many-time national player
- Robert Joseph "Mr. V." Villareal #21 - brother of Bogart, 4-time member (Defensive Team)
- Carlo Espiritu #77
Imports
- Rich Adams
- Dwight "Lightning" Anderson
- Vincent AskewVincent AskewVincent Jerome Askew is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the 1987 NBA Draft...
- John BestJohn BestJohn Best may refer to:* John William Best , Royal Air Force pilot* John Best , British politician* John Best , US/English soccer defender* John Best , Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard...
- Member of the 1998 Governor's Cup championship team - Stewart Granger
- Andy Grosvenor
- Clark Randall
- Askia JonesAskia JonesAskia Rahman Jones is an American professional basketball player. A 6'5" shooting guard, Jones was never drafted by a National Basketball Association team, but did manage to play in 11 games for the Minnesota Timberwolves.-Basketball career:A Kansas State University graduate, Jones left college...
- Bobby ParksBobby ParksBobby Ray Parks is an American professional basketball player from Grand Junction, Tennessee. He played for Memphis State University during the 1980s and played internationally in France and the Philippines...
- Seven-time PBA Best Import - Kenny Redfield - led Shell to the 1996 Commissioners Cup final after a buzzer-beating three-pointer against Ginebra.
- Derrick Rowland
- Dexter Shouse
- Kelvin Upshaw
- Donald WilliamsDonald Williams (basketball)Donald Williams is a former American professional basketball player.Born in Garner, North Carolina, Williams played for Garner High School before going on to play at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill....
- Member of the 1998 Governor's Cup championship team - Kevin Williams
- Skie Jones - in 2002 he scored 60 pts in one game including 10 3pt shot and become the Scoring Machine Import of the Team
- Jameel WatkinsJameel WatkinsJameel Watkins is an American professional basketball center. He was a college standout for the Georgetown Hoyas during the late 1990s but never played in the NBA.-College career:...
- Michael Morrison 3 seasons averaged 40 plus
- Westly Wilson - played in 2004-05, they started the conference with five wins zero loss (5-0) they are really sinking for the crown but suddenly it was all gone when he suffered injury
- Joseph Maple - Averaged 40 plus without any assist
Coaches
- Freddie WebbFreddie WebbFreddie N. Webb is a retired Filipino basketball player and head coach, politician, radio personality, and actor. He also had been active in politics when he was elected as councilor of Pasay City, congressman for Parañaque, and senator...
- Ed OcampoEdgardo OcampoEdgardo L. Ocampo, also known as Ed Ocampo and Eddie Ocampo, was a former Filipino basketball player and head coach. Ocampo was born in Pampanga, Philippines. He played college ball for the Ateneo de Manila University, where he led the team to two championships in 1957 and 1958...
† - Joe LipaJoe LipaJose "Joe" Lipa, Jr. is a Filipino basketball coach. Lipa coached his alma mater, the University of the Philippines, in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines men's basketball. He has also had a head coaching stint for the Ateneo Blue Eagles, and the Air21 Express of the...
- Dante SilverioDante SilverioDante Lorna Silverio, better known simply as Dante Silverio, is a former Filipino basketball coach, and champion race car driver. He is best known as the coach of the Toyota Tamaraws in the Philippine Basketball Association. Silverio guided Toyota to five of its total nine PBA Championships. He...
- Arlene Rodriguez
- Rino Salazar
- Chito NarvasaChito NarvasaAndres Y. Narvasa, Jr., also known as Chito Narvasa, is a former Filipino basketball player and coach. He is the son of Andres Narvasa, a former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, and Janina Yuseco. Narvasa coached the Purefoods and Shell teams in the Philippine Basketball...
- Perry Ronquillo
- John Moran
- Leo AustriaLeo AustriaLeovino R. Austria , better known as Leo Austria, born in Sariaya, Quezon, is a retired Filipino professional basketball player and former head coach of the Welcoat Dragons and the Shell Turbo Chargers in the Philippine Basketball Association. He is also the 1985 PBA Rookie of the Year...
General Managers
- Charlie Favis
- Ramon (Mao) Vergel De Dios
- Jimmy Ayson
- Bobby Villarosa
- Bobby Kanapi