The Triple-V Foodmasters is a former Philippine Basketball League (PBL) team that lasted two years in the premier amateur league from 1991-1992, playing in four finals stints out of five conferences and winning three championships.[1]
| Triple-V Foodmasters | |
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| Leagues | Philippine Basketball League |
| Founded | 1991 |
| History | Triple-V Foodmasters 1991-1992 |
| Team colors | White, red |
| Head coach | Derrick Pumaren |
| Championships | Triple-V Foodmasters (3): 1991 Challenge Cup 1991-1992 Philippine Cup 1992 Invitational Cup |
Championships
After a strong finish in their very first conference, finishing into the top four, behind champion Crispa 400 and runner-up Mama's Love, the Triple-V Foodmasters won their first PBL title in only their second participated tournament in the import-flavored Challenge Cup, defeating defending champion Crispa 400, 3 games to 1.
The Foodmasters repeated as back-to-back champions the following year as they overcame a tough challenge by Sta. Lucia Realtors in winning the Philippine Cup title in a five-game series. They lost to the same Realtors in the championship via sweep in the following conference.
In the last offering of the 1992 PBL season called the Invitational Cup, Triple-V drafted three players from the disbanded Crispa White Cement squad, they are Johnny Abarrientos, Felix Duhig and Freddie Abuda, and they took in Michael Mustre from A & W Hamburgers, which also sought a leave of absence from the league. [2] Triple-V won their third title in the last four conferences and scored a similar 3-0 sweep and exact revenge over championship rival Sta.Lucia Realtors. [3]
Roster list
| Players | 1991 Maharlika Cup | 1991 Challenge Cup | 1991-92 Philippine Cup | 1992 Maharlika Cup | 1992 Invitational Cup |
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| Johnny Abarrientos | 
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| Dennis Abbatuan |
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| Freddie Abuda |
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| Edison Cubacub |
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| Jolly Escobar |
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| Noynoy Falcasantos |
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| Dwight Lago |
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| Noli Locsin |
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| Gil Lumberio |
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| Mike Mustre |
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| Victor Pablo |
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| Arnold Polonio |
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| Django Rivera |
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| Allen Sasan |
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| Eddie Viaplana |
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| Vernie Villarias |
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| Vic Villarias |
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See also
References
- ^ "Scoreless cager plays hero as Burger stops Triple V". Manila Standard. 1992-11-04. Retrieved 2011-09-10.
- ^ "Abarrientos' blitz powers Triple-V past Magnolia". Manila Standard.
- ^ "Triple-V cages go the kill today". Manila Standard. 1992-12-19. Retrieved 2011-09-10.