Freddie Hubalde
Posted by John D in Forward, H, Profiles
Part of the Tanduay core absorbed by Purefoods during its inaugural season in 1988. Played in only one season with the team. Never got the expected playing time during his stint with the team as coach Cris Calilan opted to use younger players Al Solis, Jojo Lastimosa and Glenn Capacio. Was ditched to Shell the following season where he played his last PBA season. Known as a hot shooting swingman during his days with Crispa and Tanduay. He was MVP of the 1977 PBA season. Named as a member of the elite PBA's 25 Greatest Players of All-Time in 2000. Played college ball for the Mapua Institute of Technology, before eventually moving on to play professional basketball in the PBA.