Adriano "Dong" Polistico (April 8, 1967 – August 10, 2022) was a Filipino basketball player. While playing professionally, he was known for being an enforcer in defense.[1][2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 8, 1967 |
| Died | August 10, 2022 (aged 55) Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Letran |
| PBA draft | 1989: 1st round, 4th overall pick |
| Selected by the Alaska Air Force | |
| Playing career | 1989–1997 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 10, 20 |
| Career history | |
| 1989–1992 | Alaska Milkmen |
| 1993–1997 | San Miguel Beermen |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Playing career
editA Letran Knight and a NCAA champion in 1984, Polistico was drafted by Alaska Air Force in the 1989, and played for the team until 1992.[1][2]
In 1993, he started played for San Miguel Beermen under Norman Black. In 1994, when they won the All-Filipino title, the Beermen was tasked to represent the Philippines at 1994 Asian Games basketball, but lost to host Japan on bronze medal game.[3][4] He played for Beermen until 1997.[1][2]
Personal life
editPolistico died on August 10, 2022, due to heart attack at Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental.[1][2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Payo, Jasmine (August 10, 2022). "Former champion PBA player Dong Polistico dies". RAPPLER. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Saldana, Boybits, Bolado, other PBA players who had 'gone too soon'". Spin.ph. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
- ^ Cordero, Abac. "Black backs PBA move on Asiad". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
- ^ "This Day in PBA History: San Miguel wins All-Filipino title, books Asian Games berth". ABS-CBN News.