Roberto "Bobby" Jose (May 11, 1968) is a retired Filipino professional basketball player, nicknamed "The Firecracker".

Bobby Jose
Personal information
Born (1968-05-11) May 11, 1968 (age 56)
NationalityFilipino
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
CollegeUST
PBA draft1989: 1st round, 5th overall pick
Selected by the San Miguel Beermen
Playing career1989–2005
PositionPower forward / Center
Number6, 8, 32, 33
Career history
1989—1991San Miguel Beermen
1992Alaska Milkmen
1993—1994Ginebra
1995—1996Pepsi Mega
1996—1998Stag Pale Pilseners
1999—2001Tanduay Rhum Masters
Career highlights and awards
As player
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing  Philippines
FIBA Asia Under-18 Championship
Gold medal – first place 1986 Manila Team

Playing career

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A former UST Growling Tiger, Jose started to play for San Miguel Beermen, and won the grand-slam on his rookie year in 1989.[1] He later played for some teams such as Alaska Milkmen, Ginebra, Pepsi Mega.

Later, he played for Stag Pale Pilseners under Alfrancis Chua in the PBL, and when the team became Tanduay Rhum Masters and joined PBA, he also played for the team[2][3] until 2001, the year of its disbandment.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Petron Blaze Boosters to return as San Miguel Beermen in Commissioner's Cup". Philstar.com. 2014-01-13. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
  2. ^ Villar, Joey; Beltran, Nelson (2000-10-23). "Rhum better than Gin". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
  3. ^ Henson, Joaquin M. (2005-05-22). "Chua almost quit after 1-6 start". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
  4. ^ Villar, Joey; Beltran, Nelson. "Tanduay headed for disbandment?". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
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