1997 San Miguel Beermen season
The 1997 San Miguel Beermen season was the 23rd season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
| 1997 San Miguel Beermen season | |
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| Head coach | Ron Jacobs |
| Owner(s) | San Miguel Corporation |
| All-Filipino Cup results | |
| Record | 11–12 (47.8%) |
| Place | 4th |
| Playoff finish | Semifinals |
| Commissioner's Cup results | |
| Record | 12–8 (60%) |
| Place | 3rd |
| Playoff finish | Semifinals |
| Governors Cup results | |
| Record | 12–8 (60%) |
| Place | 3rd |
| Playoff finish | Semifinals |
| San Miguel Beermen seasons | |
Off-season transactions
| TRANSACTIONS |
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| Arnold Gamboa Acquired from Sta.Lucia |
| Edward Naron Drafted Rookie, originally pick by Gordon's Gin |
| Ronilo Padilla Drafted Rookie |
| Olsen Racela Acquired from Purefoods; the Beermen in exchange gave up a future draft picks |
| Siot Tanquingcen Acquired from Sunkist |
Notable dates
February 21: Former national team coach Ron Jacobs ushered his comeback in local basketball in the Beermen's 70-66 victory over Purefoods Corned Beef Cowboys, which also had a new head coach Eric Altamirano in both teams' first game of the season. [1]
July 22: San Miguel completed the semifinal cast in the Commissioner's Cup with an 87-79 win over Mobiline Cellulars, who were hoping to gain a tie and a playoff. [2]
September 21: Former Houston Rocket Larry Robinson debut with 33 points in San Miguel's 76-68 win over defending champion Alaska Milkmen. [3]
Awards
- Jeff Ward was voted the Commissioner's Cup Best Import.
- Larry Robinson was voted the Governor's Cup Best Import.
Roster
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References
- "Jacobs steer San Miguel to a big victory". Manila Bulletin Online.
- "SMB trips Mobiline, completes semis cast". Manila Standard.
- "Robinson too much for Alaska five as San Miguel wins". Manila Standard.
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