1989 Purefoods Hotdogs season

The 1989 Purefoods Hotdogs season was the 2nd season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

1989 Purefoods Hotdogs season
Head coachCris Calilan
Baby Dalupan
Owner(s)Ayala Corporation
Open Conference results
Record7–11
(38.9%)
Place5th
Playoff finishSemifinals
All-Filipino Conference results
Record16–9
(64%)
Place2nd
Playoff finishFinals (lost to SMB)
Reinforced Conference results
Record11–12
(47.8%)
Place4th
Playoff finishSemifinals
Purefoods Hotdogs seasons

Transactions
Players Added Signed Former team
Nelson Asaytono Rookie Off-season N/A
Dindo Pumaren Rookie
Antonio Dela Cerna Rookie
Ludovico Valenciano Acquired by giving up their 2nd round pick Alaska Milkmen

Trades
Off-season To Presto Ice Cream
Padim Israel, Willie Generalao, Manuel Marquez		 To Purefoods Hotdogs
Sonny Cabatu, Pido Jarencio

Occurrences

Former Presto coach Baby Dalupan moved over to coach the Purefoods Hotdogs, replacing Cris Calilan, who return to his position as assistant coach. The Maestro began coaching the Hotdogs in their second game in the semifinal round of the Open Conference.[1]

During the third conference, their import Dexter Shouse left the team on a crucial stages in the semifinals with a playoff game against Añejo for the second finals berth looms. Shouse signed a contract to play in the NBA and was banned by the PBA for a repeat of his similar actions in the league, leaving his team first with Shell in 1987.

Notable dates

May 2: Alvin Patrimonio scored 40 points as Purefoods won for the first time over San Miguel in four meetings in the Open Conference via 126–115 victory.

July 18: Purefoods avenged their first round elimination loss to San Miguel by overpowering the Beermen, 125–115, and tied them on top of the standings with seven wins and two losses.[2]

July 23: The Hotdogs' winning streak reach to seven games in a 117–106 victory over Formula Shell and close out the eliminations on top with nine wins and two losses.[3]

October 3: Dexter Shouse scored 38 points, 21 in the first quarter, and Jerry Codinera made an all-time record 11 shot blocks as the Hotdogs gave the San Miguel Beermen their worst beating in a 126–94 rout in both teams' first game in the Reinforced Conference.

November 5: Dindo Pumaren converted on a 20-foot jumper with two seconds left to lift the Hotdogs to a 121–119 overtime win over San Miguel Beermen for their seventh win in 11 games, snapping a three-game slump and regain solo leadership in the semifinal round.[4]

November 9: Purefoods scored their third straight win in the semifinals by winning against Alaska, 116–111, to remain on top of the standings with nine wins and four losses.[5]

Roster
Purefoods Hotdogs roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.
G/F 2 Philippines Alolor, Alejo 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 160 lb (73 kg) Visayas
C 5 Philippines Cabatu, Sonny 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 205 lb (93 kg) PSBA
G 6 Philippines Lastimosa, Jojo 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) USJ–R
F 7 Philippines Dela Cerna, Tony 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Baguio
G 8 Philippines Solis, Al 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Visayas
G 9 Philippines Villapando, Joshua 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 175 lb (79 kg) PSBA
G 10 Philippines Pumaren, Dindo 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 170 lb (77 kg) La Salle
F 11 Philippines Asaytono, Nelson 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Manila
G 12 Philippines Capacio, Glenn 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Far Eastern
C 14 Philippines Tanuan, Jack 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Far Eastern
F 16 Philippines Patrimonio, Alvin 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Mapúa
F 17 & 9 Philippines Valenciano, Ludovico 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 185 lb (84 kg) USLS
G 25 Philippines Jarencio, Pido 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 170 lb (77 kg) UST
C 44 Philippines Codinera, Jerry 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 245 lb (111 kg) UE
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Team manager
  • Philippines Domingo Panganiban
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Injured Injured

Addition
PlayerSignedFormer team
Alejo AlolorJune 1989Crispa 400 (PABL)

Imports
Name Conference No. Pos. Ht. College
Jimmy McClain played five games Open Conference 23 Forward 6"3' University of Central Arkansas
Perry Moss replaces Jimmy McClain 4 Guard-Forward 6"1' Northeastern University
Dexter Shouse Reinforced Conference 3 Guard-Forward 6"1' University of South Alabama

Win–loss record
Season Rank GP Win Lost Pct.
2nd Overall 66 34 32 0.515

Team Milestones
1st Runner-Up: All-Filipino Conference
Mythical 1st Team Alvin Patrimonio
Mythical 2nd Team Jerry Codiñera
All Defensive Team Jerry Codiñera, Glenn Capacio

References
  1. "Presto takes on Purefoods". Manila Standard - Google News Archive Search.
  2. "Purefoods outclasses San Miguel". Manila Standard - Google News Archive Search.
  3. "Patrimonio 10.ft tall as Purefoods drubs Shell". Manila Standard - Google News Archive Search.
  4. "OT epics by Añejo, Purefoods". Manila Standard - Google News Archive Search.
  5. "Purefoods rolls back Alaska Milk". Manila Standard - Google News Archive Search.
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