Jimmy Mariano

Jaime L. Mariano^[1] (born April 19, 1941), also known as Jimmy "Mr. Cool" Mariano, is a Filipino former basketball player and coach. Mariano was born in Malabon, Rizal, Philippines. Standing 6'4", he played the forward and center positions. He played for Ysmael Steel, MERALCO and Concepcion Industries in the Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association. He was elevated to the Philippine Basketball Association in 1975 with Concepcion Carrier. He played for 7 Up from 1976 to 1977. The 7-Up franchise was acquired in 1978 by Filmanbank and Mariano played his final season with Filmanbank.

Mariano also appeared at the Olympic Games as a member of the country's national basketball team and 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. Mariano was the flag bearer of the Philippines at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany.

Mariano began his coaching career in 1981 with Presto Fun Drinks in the PBA. He also coached Red Bull in the Philippine Basketball League. In 1990, he returned to Presto and led the team to the 1990 PBA All-Filipino championship, his only PBA title.

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Philippines squad – 1968 Summer Olympics – 13th place

4 Reynoso (c) 5 Mariano 6 Tolentino 7 Reyes 8 Ocampo 9 Bauzon 10 Rojas 11 Melencio 12 Florencio 13 Papa 14 Marquez 15 Jaworski Coach: Carlos M. Loyzaga

Philippines squad – 1972 Summer Olympics – 13th place

4 Ocampo (c) 5 Melencio 6 Mariano 7 Florencio 8 Bernardo 9 Samson 10 Papa 11 Adornado 12 Martirez 13 Paner 14 Webb 15 Cleofas Coach: Ramos

Philippines squad – 1973 ABC Championship – Gold medal

4 Alberto Reynoso 5 Abet Guidaben 6 Jimmy Mariano 7 Robert Jaworski 8 Francis Arnaiz 9 Rogelio Melencio 10 Ramon Fernandez 11 Bogs Adornado 12 Ricardo Cleofas 13 Manny Paner 14 Yoyong Martirez 15 David Regullano Coach: Valentin Eduque

Philippines squad – 1974 FIBA World Championship – 13th place

4 Jimmy Mariano (c) 5 Ricardo Cleofas 6 Rogelio Melencio 7 Robert Jaworski 8 Francis Arnaiz 9 Abet Guidaben 10 Ramon Fernandez 11 Bogs Adornado 12 Yoyong Martirez 13 Manny Paner 14 Alberto Reynoso 15 David Regullano Coach: Valentin Eduque

Presto Tivolis 1990 PBA All-Filipino Conference Champions

1 Manny Victorino 5 Peter Jao 6 Abe King 8 Allan Caidic 9 Onchie Dela Cruz 11 Arnie Tuadles 14 Gerald Esplana 15 Hernani Demigillo 17 Padim Israel 28 Zaldy Realubit 29 Joy Carpio 42 Willie Generalao 71 Manuel Marquez Coach Jimmy Mariano

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