1991 Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs season

The 1991 Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs season was the fourth season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

1991 Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs season
Head coachBaby Dalupan
Ely Capacio
General ManagerDomingo Panganiban
Owner(s)Purefoods Corporation
First Conference results
Record10–12
(45.5%)
Place4th
Playoff finishSemifinals
All-Filipino Conference results
Record15–9
(62.5%)
Place1st
Playoff finishChampions
Third Conference results
Record2–9
(18.2%)
Place8th
Playoff finishEliminated
Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs seasons
← 1990
1992 →

Draft picks

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Round Pick Player Details
1 6 Rudy Enterina Signed
2 Joey Santamaria Signed

Occurrences

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The March 17 game between Purefoods and Shell was put under protest when Hotdogs import Richard Hollis converted on a follow-up shot as time expired giving the Hotdogs a one-point win, 124-123.[1] The controversial match was ordered to be replayed and scheduled on April 9.[2]

When Purefoods defeated Pepsi Hotshots, 105-95 in Cabanatuan City on March 23, a fistfight occurred between guards Dindo Pumaren and Jun Reyes of Pepsi with only 1:30 left in the game. It was further aggravated when hotdogs rookie Joey Santamaria entered the fray.[3]

Following a 107-124 loss to Shell during the first round of the semifinals in the First Conference on April 18, coach Baby Dalupan has submitted his resignation, citing indifferences with the Purefoods management as his reason for quitting the team. Assistant coach Ely Capacio took over the vacant spot left by the league's winningest coach.

Import Richard Hollis left the team unnoticed prior to their must-win situation against Ginebra San Miguel during the last playing date of the semifinals in the First Conference on May 2. It was the second time in Purefoods history that an import deserted them in an all-important game.[4]

Pepsi Cola tendered an offer sheet amounting to P25.3 million for the services of Hotdogs' forward Alvin Patrimonio, whose contract expired on June 30. The Purefoods management matched Pepsi's tempting offer, making Alvin Patrimonio the highest paid cager in the league.

Championship

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The Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs won their first All-Filipino crown over corporate rival Diet Sarsi. The finals victory was the Hotdogs' second title in the last three conferences.

Awards

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  • Alvin Patrimonio won the Most Valuable Player trophy.
  • Jerry Codiñera made it to the Mythical second team and he and Glenn Capacio were named to the All-defensive team.

Roster

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1991 Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs roster
Players Coaches
Pos. # POB Name Height Weight DOB (YYYY–MM–DD) From
G/F 4   Reyes, Elmer 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) San Beda
G/F 9   Cabahug, Boy 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Visayas
G 10   Pumaren, Dindo 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) De La Salle
F 11   Asaytono, Nelson 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Manila
G/F 12   Capacio, Glenn 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Far Eastern
F/C 15   Santamaria, Joey 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) De La Salle
F 16   Patrimonio, Alvin 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Mapúa
G 17   Tan, Leoncio 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) De La Salle
G 24   Enterina, Rudy 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Visayas
F 31   Codinera, Harmon 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Far Eastern
C 44   Codinera, Jerry 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) UE
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Team manager

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  •   Injured

Transactions

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Trades

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Off-season To Alaska Milkmen
Jojo Lastimosa
To Purefoods
Boy Cabahug
Off-season To Alaska Milkmen
First overall pick (Rookie draft)
To Purefoods
Elmer Reyes

Additions

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Player Signed Former team
Leoncio Tan, Jr Off-season Sarsi
Harmon Codiñera June 1991 Alaska

Subtractions

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Player Signed New team
Jack Tanuan April 1991 Diet Sarsi

Recruited imports

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Name Conference No. Pos. Ht. College Duration
Richard Hollis First Conference 00 Guard-Forward 6"4' University of Houston February 17 to April 30
Darryl Johnson Third Conference 3 Guard 6"1' Michigan State University September 17–24
Sedric Toney 3 Guard-Forward 6"2' University of Dayton October 1–27

Win–loss record

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Season Rank GP Win Lost Pct.
6th Overall 57 27 30 0.474
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References

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  1. ^ "Buzzer-beater carries Purefoods". Manila Standard.
  2. ^ "Purefoods-Shell replay ruled". Manila Standard.
  3. ^ "Fight mars Purefoods victory over Pepsi". Manila Standard.
  4. ^ "Hollis dumps Purefoods". Manila Standard.