Alvin Patrimonio

Filipino basketball player and manager

Alvin Patrimonio - Filipino basketball player and manager
Born

November 17th, 1966
58 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Philippines

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Championship-winning basketball player and manager with a successful career in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Played for the Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs from 1988 to 2004 and served as team manager after retirement. Achieved significant success in the league, securing multiple championships and earning recognition as one of the greatest players in PBA history.

Won four PBA Most Valuable Player awards

Led the Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs to multiple championships

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