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(Carlos Loyzaga)
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Early Life and Introduction to Basketball
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Carlos Loyzaga was born on August 29, 1930 in <a href="https://kahimyang.com/articles/3008/the-history-of-intramuros-the-walled-city-manila" class="news_link">Intramuros, Manila</a>, to Joaquín de Loyzaga Martínez, a football player, and María del Carmen Matute y Sequera. He grew up in Santa Mesa, Manila, where he learned to play basketball on the neighborhood TERVALAC (Teresa Valenzuela Athletic Club) courts. His talent was quickly recognized by Gabby Fajardo, a leading coach at the time, who offered to train him for his junior PRATRA (Philippine Relief and Trade Rehabilitation Administration) team.
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High School and Early Career
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Loyzaga attended National University for high school but left in 1949 to pursue his basketball career. He joined PRATRA and won the MICAA junior crown in his first year. His exceptional skills caught the attention of many, and he soon became a dominant force in Philippine basketball.
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Collegiate Success
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Loyzaga attended <a href="https://kahimyang.com/articles/2972/the-arrival-of-benedictine-monks-on-september-12-1895-the-historical-journey-of-san-beda-university" class="news_link">San Beda College</a>, where he continued to excel in basketball. He led the San Beda Red Lions to three NCAA championships (1951, 1952, and 1955) and eight MICAA titles (1954-1960, 1964). His performance on the court earned him a place in the FIBA Hall of Fame, making him the first Filipino player to receive this honor.
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He was 6 feet and 3 inches tall.
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August 29, 1930: Carlos Loyzaga was born in Intramuros, Manila