Dong Polistico

Dong Polistico
Personal information
Born (1967-04-08) April 8, 1967 (age 59)
DiedAugust 10, 2022(2022-08-10) (aged 55)
Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental
Listed height
6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight
230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
CollegeLetran
PBA draft1989: 1st round, 4th overall pick
Drafted byAlaska Air Force
Playing career
1989–1997
PositionCenter
Number10, 20
Career history
1989–1992Alaska Milkmen
1993–1997San Miguel Beermen
Career highlights

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.

Playing career

A Letran Knight and an NCAA champion in 1984, Polistico was drafted by Alaska Air Force in the 1989, and played for the team until 1992.

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. He played for Beermen until 1997.

Personal life

Polistico died on August 10, 2022, due to heart attack at Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Payo, Jasmine (August 10, 2022). "Former champion PBA player Dong Polistico dies". RAPPLER. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Saldana, Boybits, Bolado, other PBA players who had 'gone too soon'". Spin.ph. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  3. ↑ Cordero, Abac. "Black backs PBA move on Asiad". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  4. ↑ "This Day in PBA History: San Miguel wins All-Filipino title, books Asian Games berth". ABS-CBN News.