- Turo Valenzona
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Arturo F. Valenzona (born November 5, 1942), also known as Turo Valenzona, is a former Filipino basketball player and head coach.
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Valenzona played college ball for the Far Eastern University, before eventually playing in the Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association, and later, the Philippine Basketball Association with U/Tex. He was also a member of the national basketball team of the Philippines. After his playing years, Valenzona coached Tanduay, Ginebra, Alaska, and Pop Cola in the PBA. He was also the first president of the Basketball Coaches Association of the Philippines. Valenzona coached Tanduay to three PBA championships from 1986 to 1987, and led the collegiate team San Sebastian College to five straight men's basketball championships in the 1990's.[1]
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Preceded by
-FEU Tamaraws head coach
1972-1991Succeeded by
Alfredo AmadorPreceded by
Pilo PumarenGilbey's Gins head coach
1982-1984Succeeded by
Robert JaworskiPreceded by
Tito EduqueTanduay Rhum head coach
1985-1987Succeeded by
Ely CapacioPreceded by
Nat CansonHills Bros. Coffee head coach
1987-1988Succeeded by
Bogs AdornadoPreceded by
Francis RodriguezSan Sebastian Stags men's basketball head coach
1992-1996Succeeded by
Bai CristobalPreceded by
Derrick PumarenPop Cola 800's head coach
1997Succeeded by
Norman BlackPreceded by
Bai CristobalSan Sebastian Stags men's basketball head coach
2000-2005Succeeded by
Raymond ValenzonaPreceded by
Ato AgustinSan Sebastian Stags men's basketball head coach
2011Succeeded by
Topex RobinsonBarangay Ginebra Kings Formerly the Añejo Rum 65ers and Gordon's Gin Boars • Founded in 1979 • Owned by the Ginebra San Miguel, Inc., a subsidiary of the San Miguel CorporationThe franchise Coaches Championships (8) 1986 Open • 1988 All-Filipino • 1991 First • 1997 Commissioner's • 2004 Fiesta • 2004-05 Philippine • 2006-07 Philippine • 2008 FiestaFinals appearances (12) 1982 Open • 1983 All-Filipino • 1984 1st All-Filipino • 1986 All-Filipino • 1989 Reinforced • 1990 First • 1991 Third • 1996 Governors • 1997 All-Filipino • 2001 All-Filipino • 2009 Fiesta • 2011 Commissioner'sSeasons (33) 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004–05 • 2005–06 • 2006–07 • 2007–08 • 2008–09 • 2009–10 • 2010–11 • 2011–12Alaska Aces Founded in 1986 • Owned by the Franchise • All-time roster • Seasons • Current seasonAdministration Owner: Wilfred Steven Uytengsu • Board Governor/Team Manager: Joaqui TrilloCoaches Championships (13) 1991 Third • 1994 Governors • 1995 Governors • 1996 All-Filipino • 1996 Commissioner's • 1996 Governors • 1997 Governors • 1998 All-Filipino • 1998 Commissioner's • 2000 All-Filipino • 2003 Invitational • 2007 Fiesta • 2010 FiestaFinals appearances (12) 1987 All-Filipino • 1987 Reinforced • 1990 Third • 1994 Commissioner's • 1995 All-Filipino • 1995 Commissioner's • 1997 Commissioner's • 1999 Governors • 2002 Governors • 2002 All-Filipino • 2008-09 Philippine • 2009-10 PhilippineRetired jerseys Seasons (26) 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004–05 • 2005–06 • 2006–07 • 2007–08 • 2008–09 • 2009–10 • 2010–11 • 2011–12Pop Cola Panthers Formerly the Swift Mighty Meaties and Sunkist Orange Juicers • Founded in 1990 • Disbanded in 2002 • Owned by the Franchise • All-time rosterCoaches Championships (4) 1992 PBA Third • 1993 Commissioner's • 1995 All-Filipino • 1995 Commissioner'sFinals appearances (3) 1991 All-Filipino • 1993 Governors • 1994 GovernorsCategories:- Living people
- 1942 births
- Filipino basketball players
- Filipino basketball coaches
- Philippine Basketball Association coaches
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