Joaquín G. Rojas (July 6, 1938 – January 30, 2018) was a Filipino basketball player who played in the Summer Olympics.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 6, 1938 Maasin, Leyte, Philippine Commonwealth |
| Died | January 30, 2018 (aged 79) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Career information | |
| College | University of the Visayas |
| Position | Point guard |
| Career history | |
| – | Yutivo |
| – | Ysmael Steel Admirals |
| – | Mariwasa |
| 1975–1976 | Toyota Comets |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Medals | |
Career
editRojas is known for playing in the point guard position. He played for the collegiate squad of the University of the Visayas and was part of the squad that made an upset against Ateneo in the 1957 intercollegiate.[2]
Rojas went on to play at the Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association as he was recruited by Julian Macoy to play for Yutivo in the 1960s but a year later moved to Ysmael Steel Admirals where gained significant reputation.[2] and later with Mariwasa with Narciso Bernardo and Edgardo Roque. He also played for the Toyota Comets during the first two seasons of the Philippine Basketball Association in 1975 and 1976.[3] He helped won titles for Ysmael, and Mariwasa. Rojas also aided Toyota in securing titles during the inaugural 1975 PBA season.[2]
Rojas was part of the Philippines national basketball team from 1965 to 1971. He competed at the 1966 Asian Games which saw the Philippines losing its chance to win a medal after losing to South Korea in the quarterfinal. However Rojas helped the national team secure the 1967 ABC Championship[2] and then competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics.[3] In the 1969 edition of the ABC Championship, the Rojas with the national team lost the title to South Korea[2] settling for bronze.
Death
editRojas died on January 30, 2018.[3] He has been ill for the last few years of his life. Rojas' wake was hosted in Imus, Cebu City.[2]
References
edit- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Joaquín Rojas". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on December 17, 2012. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f "Teammates salute late Jake Rojas, great court-general of '60s PH national team". Rappler. February 5, 2018. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
- ^ a b c Villaruel, Emmanuel (January 31, 2018). "So long, Jakero". The Freeman. The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on February 6, 2018. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
External links
edit- Joaquín Rojas at FIBA.com (archived)
- Joaquín Rojas – Basketball-Reference.com international player profile
- Joaquín Rojas at Olympedia
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