Jimmy Mariano

Jaime L. Mariano (born April 19, 1941),[1] also known by his moniker Mr. Cool, is a Filipino former basketball player and coach. Mariano was born in Malabon, Rizal, Philippines. Standing at 6'3 1/2" without shoes, he played primarily the power forward position and could play the small forward and center positions. He became famous as a player for the UE Red Warriors team under Coach Baby Dalupan. He played for Ysmael Steel, Meralco and Concepcion Industries in the Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association. He became known as a deadly shooting big man from the outside before the three point line was popularized. He was elevated to the Philippine Basketball Association in 1975 with Concepcion Carrier. He played for 7 Up from 1976 to 1977. The 7-Up franchise was acquired in 1978 by Filmanbank and Mariano played his final season with Filmanbank. He is the pride and joy of the Marianos of Malabon.[2]

Jimmy Mariano
Personal information
Born (1941-04-19) April 19, 1941
Malabon, Rizal, Philippines
Career information
CollegeUniversity of the East
Career history
As player:
Ysmael Steel Admirals
Meralco Reddy Kilowatts
Concepcion Carrier
7-Up
Filmanbank
As coach:
Presto Tivolis1981–?
Red Bull–
Presto Tivolis1990
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing the  Philippines
ABC Championship
Gold medal – first place 1973 Manila Team

Mariano also appeared at the Olympic Games as a member of the country's national basketball team and 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. Mariano was the flag bearer of the Philippines at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany. He was the team captain of the national basketball team in the 1974 FIBA World Cup.[3]

Mariano began his coaching career in 1981 with Presto Tivolis in the PBA. He also coached Red Bull in the Philippine Basketball League. In 1990, he returned to Presto and led the team to the 1990 All-Filipino championship, his only PBA title.[4]

He also led the University of the East Red Warriors to two titles in the UAAP Championships in Season 47 and 48 (1985–1986). By 2014, he is coaching the Cainta Catholic College high school varsity team.[5]

References
  1. "Mariano, Jaime "Mr. Cool"". The Living Archive of Olympians PH. Philippine Olympians Association. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  2. "The MARIANOS of MALABON Vol 1 Dec 25, 2016 - YouTube". YouTube.
  3. "Exclusive Adornado, Martires, Mariano: PBA Legends On FIBA World Cup Then & Now Part 2". Youtube. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
  4. "Jimmy Mariano Biography and Olympic Results | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com". Archived from the original on 2012-10-20. Retrieved 2009-04-08.
  5. "Jimmy Mariano on being considered for UE coaching job: 'Huwag na nila ako pag-pantasiyahan'". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. 29 March 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
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