Lawrence "Larry" Mumar (November 30, 1946 – November 30, 2001) is a former Filipino basketball player who was nicknamed "The Little Fox".

Larry Mumar
Personal information
Born(1946-11-30)November 30, 1946
DiedNovember 30, 2001(2001-11-30) (aged 55)
NationalityFilipino
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight136 lb (62 kg)
Career information
CollegeUST
PositionGuard
Career history
1968–1971Meralco Reddy Kilowatts
1972–1976U/Tex
1976–19777-Up Uncolas
1978–1979Filmanbank
1980CDCP
1981Great Taste Coffee Makers
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Philippines
FIBA Asia Championship
Gold medal – first place 1973 Manila Team
Silver medal – second place 1971 Tokyo Team
Bronze medal – third place 1969 Bangkok Team

Career

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Son of former national team player and coach Lauro Mumar,[1] Larry Mumar played for UST for college ball.[2][3]

Personal life

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Mumar married Coney Reyes in 1973, but their marriage only lasted until 1983. They have two children: LA and Carla.[4] LA is a former Ateneo Blue Eagle,[5] and a basketball coach currently coaching Ateneo's women's team counterpart.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Liao, Henry (7 August 2011). "HOOPSTER: Father-And-Son Combinations In PH Basketbal". Philippinebasketball.com. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
  2. ^ Celis, Elizabeth. "Carlos Loyzaga: The great difference". Gameface.ph. Retrieved 25 Aug 2009.
  3. ^ "Two champions". The Varsitarian. 29 Oct 1968. Retrieved 5 Mar 2009.
  4. ^ Napoles, Jimboy. "Meet LA, Carla, and Vico, the accomplished children of Coney Reyes". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  5. ^ Catacutan, Dodo. "LA Mumar sees family legacy not as pressure but as a blessing". Spin.ph. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  6. ^ Leongson, Randolph B. "LA Mumar is the new coach of Ateneo women's basketball team". Spin.ph. Retrieved July 30, 2024.