Monday, September 16, 2013

PBA Vice-Chairman: Mr. Ramon Segismundo
Alternate Governor: Ms. Betty Siy-Yap/Mr. Al. Panlilio
Team Manager: Mr. Butch Antonio
Head Coach: Mr. Paul Ryan Gregorio
Assistant coaches: Mr. Joseph Uichico/Mr. Boyet Fernandez/Mr. Patrick Roy Fran/Mr. Xavier Nunag
Company address: Company Address: Meralco, 12/F Lopez Building, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City
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In the late 1960s, Meralco was one of the pioneer members of the defunct Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association (MICAA), the premier amateur league of that time. Known as the Reddy Kilowatts, their roster then included future PBA Hall of Famers Robert Jaworski andFrancis Arnaiz among other notable professional cagers.
The team was disbanded in 1972 during the aftermath of the lifetime suspensions given to Robert Jaworski and Alberto "Big Boy" Reynoso. The former and the latter beat up the referees during a match against the Crispa Floro Redmanizers during the 1972 MICAA All-Filipino Cup.
After their disbandment, its players were dispersed in 1973 to different teams. Jaworski, Reynoso (after their lifetime suspension was lifted later that year) and Arnaiz later joined the Komatsu Comets. Eventually, most of the players of the original Meralco franchise were reunited at the Komatsu team (later renamed Toyota Comets) and together, with eight other MICAA teams, founded the Philippine Basketball Association.

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