List of Philippine Basketball Association retired jersey numbers

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Robert Jaworski's retired jersey banner at the rafters of the Smart Araneta Coliseum during his retirement ceremonies in 2012. Robert Jaworski retired jersey banner.jpg
Robert Jaworski's retired jersey banner at the rafters of the Smart Araneta Coliseum during his retirement ceremonies in 2012.

This is a list of Philippine Basketball Association retired jersey numbers , including jersey numbers which had not been reissued since the player left the team.

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As a way to honor key players, Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) teams often retire their jersey numbers. They are usually no longer available for future players to wear. Teams usually award the player with their framed jersey during the retirement ceremony. As of 2023, six teams have retired numbers with the Alaska Aces having the most with seven. San Miguel have six retired numbers although three of them (9, 12, and 14) are not officially retired.

So far, Allan Caidic (Ginebra and San Miguel) and Jeffrey Cariaso (Alaska and Coca-Cola) are the only players in the PBA history to have their jersey number retired by two teams.

List

Active teams

Elected to the PBA Hall of Fame
NumberNameTeamPositionYears with franchiseYear retiredNoteRefs
7 Robert Jaworski Barangay Ginebra San Miguel G1984–19982012Also served as playing coach (1985–1998) [1]
8 Allan Caidic Barangay Ginebra San Miguel G1998–19992000Also served as head coach (2000–2003) [2]
11 Gilbert Bulawan Blackwater Bossing F/C2014–20162016Died while still playing for the team; number retired posthumously. [3]
7 Rey Evangelista Magnolia Hotshots F1994–20092014 [4] [5]
8 Peter June Simon Magnolia Hotshots G2004–20202021 [6]
15 Marc Pingris Magnolia Hotshots F2005–2008, 2009–20192021 [6]
16 Alvin Patrimonio Magnolia Hotshots F1988–20042004Currently serves as team manager
44 Jerry Codiñera Magnolia Hotshots C1988–19992014 [4] [5]
88 Asi Taulava NLEX Road Warriors C2014–20232023Jersey number retired during Taulava's final PBA game [7]
8 Allan Caidic San Miguel Beermen G1993–19982000 [2]
9 Samboy Lim San Miguel Beermen G1987–1997n/aUnofficially retired
12 Yves Dignadice San Miguel Beermen F1987–1997n/aUnofficially retired
14 Hector Calma San Miguel Beermen G1986–1994n/aUnofficially retired
17 Olsen Racela San Miguel Beermen G1997–20112011
19 Ramon Fernandez San Miguel Beermen C1988–19941995
29 Arwind Santos San Miguel Beermen F2009–20212024 [8]
3 Jimmy Alapag TNT Tropang Giga G2003–20152015Also served as team manager (2015)
4 Harvey Carey TNT Tropang Giga F2003–20202023Retired during a preseason "PBA on Tour" game [9]

Defunct teams

Elected to the PBA Hall of Fame
NumberNameTeamPositionYears with franchiseYear retiredNoteRefs
18 Vergel Meneses Air21 Express G2002–20042013Meneses wore #18 during his stint for the Swift/Sunkist/Pop Cola franchise from 1993 to 1999. He played for the old FedEx/Air21 franchise (known as the Barako Bull Energy during the jersey retirement), wearing jersey #8. The team was sold in 2014. [10]
6 Jojo Lastimosa Alaska Aces G1991–1999, 2002–20032003The team was sold in 2022.
7 Sonny Thoss Alaska Aces C2004–20192022The team was sold in 2022.
14 Johnny Abarrientos Alaska Aces G1993–20002011The team was sold in 2022.
16 Bong Hawkins Alaska Aces F1993–2000, 2005–20062011The team was sold in 2022.
20 Sean Chambers Alaska Aces G1989–20012001Played for Alaska during the import-laden conferences. The team was sold in 2022.
22 Jeffrey Cariaso Alaska Aces G1995–1997, 2004–20102010The team was sold in 2022.
33 Bogs Adornado Alaska Aces F19871988Also served as head coach (1988–1989). The team was sold in 2022.
19 Kenneth Duremdes Powerade Tigers G2007–20082012The team was sold in 2012.
22 Jeffrey Cariaso Powerade Tigers G2002–20042010The team was sold in 2012.
14 Benjie Paras Shell Turbo Chargers C1989–20012001The team was sold in 2005.

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References

  1. ↑ Jaworski showered with love, adoration by PBA family, Rey Joble, InterAKTV, July 8, 2012
  2. 1 2 San Miguel, Gins to retire Caidic's jersey, Nelson Beltran, The Philippine Star, February 13, 2000
  3. ↑ Blackwater set to retire jersey of fallen Gilbert Bulawan Archived July 6, 2016, at the Wayback Machine , Rey Joble, Interaksyon.com, July 4, 2016
  4. 1 2 Mixers to retire Codiñera jersey, Nelson Beltran, The Philippine Star, October 11, 2014
  5. 1 2 Purefoods retires jerseys of Jerry Codiñera, Rey Evangelista Archived November 9, 2014, at the Wayback Machine , Rey Joble, InterAksyon.com, November 9, 2014
  6. 1 2 Naredo, Camille B. (December 25, 2021). "PBA: Magnolia retires Pingris, Simon's jersey numbers". ABS-CBN News.
  7. ↑ Gasgonia, Dennis (December 13, 2023). "PBA: NLEX retires Asi Taulava's No. 88 jersey". news.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  8. ↑ "PBA: San Miguel retires Arwind Santos' jersey no. 29". gmanetwork.com/news. May 1, 2024. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
  9. ↑ "PBA: TNT retires Harvey Carey's No. 4 jersey". news.abs-cbn.com. June 28, 2023. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  10. ↑ Caguioa all praises for old Ginebra mentor Meneses: ‘Parang Jordan of the Philippines’ Archived December 19, 2013, at the Wayback Machine , Rey Joble, InterAKSYON, December 18, 2013
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