Robert Jaworski
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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Salazar and the surname or paternal family name is Jaworski.
Robert Vincent Salazar Jaworski Sr.[1] (Tagalog pronunciation: [dʒaˈwɔɾski]; born March 8, 1946), also known by his nicknames Sonny, Big J, and Jawo (Tagalog pronunciation: [dʒaˈwo]), is a Filipino former professional basketball player, head coach and politician who served as a Senator of the Philippines from 1998 to 2004. He played 23 seasons in the Philippine Basketball Association. He is widely regarded as one of the best and most popular PBA players of all-time. He was named part of the PBA's 40 Greatest Players[2] and was inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in 2005.[3][4]
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Quick Facts The Honorable, Senator of the Philippines ...
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Senator of the Philippines | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Born | Robert Vincent Salazar Jaworski[1] (1946-03-08) March 8, 1946 (age 78) Baguio, Mountain Province, Commonwealth of the Philippines | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Political party | Lakas–CMD (2001–present) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other political affiliations | PMP (1997–2001) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Spouse | Evelyn Bautista | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Children | 4, including Robert Jr. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basketball career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Listed weight | 192 lb (87 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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College | UE (1962–1966) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PBA draft | 1975 Elevated | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Selected by the Toyota Comets | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Playing career | 1967–1998 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Position | Point guard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coaching career | 1984–1998 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1967–1968 | YCO Painters | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1968–1971 | Meralco | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1973–1984 | Toyota | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1984–1998 | Ginebra San Miguel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1985–1998 | Ginebra San Miguel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Career Highlights (PBA / UAAP)
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