Robert Jaworski

Robert Jaworski
Jaworski on a 2021 stamp of the Philippines
Senator of the Philippines
In office
June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2004
Personal details
BornRobert Vincent Salazar Jaworski
(1946-03-08) March 8, 1946
PartyLakas (2001–present)
Other political
affiliations
PMP (1997–2001)
SpouseEvelyn Bautista
Children4, including Robert Jr.
Basketball career
Personal information
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High schoolRoxas High School (Manila)
CollegeUE (1962–1966)
PBA draft1975 Elevated
Drafted byToyota Comets
Playing career1967–1998
PositionPoint guard
Number7
Coaching career1984–1998
Career history
Playing
1967–1968YCO Painters
1968–1971Meralco
1973–1984Toyota
1984–1998Ginebra San Miguel
Coaching
1985–1998Ginebra San Miguel
Career highlights
Career Highlights (PBA / UAAP)
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing Philippines
ABC Championship
1967 Seoul Team
1969 Bangkok Team
1971 Tokyo Team
1973 Manila Team
Head coach for Philippines
Asian Games
1990 Beijing Team
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Robert Vincent Salazar Jaworski Sr. (Tagalog pronunciation: [dʒaˈwɔɾski]; born March 8, 1946), also known by his nicknames Sonny, Big J, and Jawo (Tagalog pronunciation: [dʒaˈwo]), is a Filipino former professional basketball player, head coach and politician who served as a Senator of the Philippines from 1998 to 2004. He played 23 seasons in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He is widely regarded as one of the best and most popular PBA players of all time. He was named part of the PBA's 40 Greatest Players and was inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in 2005.