Jimmy Mariano

Jimmy Mariano
Personal information
Born(1941-04-19)April 19, 1941
DiedDecember 7, 2025(2025-12-07) (aged 84)
Listed height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Listed weight165 lb (75 kg)
Career information
CollegeUE
Playing career1965–1978
PositionPower Forward
Career history
Playing
1965–1967Ysmael Steel Admirals
1971Meralco Reddy Kilowatts
1972Concepcion Motorola
1975Concepcion Carrier
1976Quasar TV Makers / Fiberlite Fiberglass Makers
1976–19777-Up
1978Filmanbank Bankers
Coaching
1983Great Taste Coffee Makers
1984–1985UE
1985–1989Oman
1989–1990Presto Tivolis
1995–199?Red Bull / Agfa
1998–1999UE
1999–2000ANA Water Dispenser
2000–200?Surigao Warriors
2002–2003PCU
2005PSBA
2007–2010St. Clare Caloocan
Career highlights
As player:

As head coach:

Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing Philippines
ABC Championship
1965 Kuala Lumpur Team
1967 Seoul Team
1969 Bangkok Team
1973 Manila Team

Jaime "Jimmy" L. Mariano (April 19, 1941 – December 7, 2025), also known by his moniker Mr. Cool, was a Filipino basketball player and coach. As a player, he played for the Philippines men's national basketball team in the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics. As coach he coached the UE Red Warriors to the 1984 and 1985 UAAP championships, and the Presto Tivolis win the 1990 PBA All-Filipino Conference.