Danilo Florencio

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DANILO ZOLETA FLORENCIO - probably the most dreaded offensive weapon in PBA history

Danny Florencio is a pioneer of the Philippine Basketball Association having played in the PBA from 1975 to 1983. He played for different teams like the U/Tex Weavers, the 7/Up Uncolas, the Toyota Tamaraws, and the Galerie Dominique Artistas. Florencio didn't have any monicker during his time, but he would probably establish himself as the very first "Skywalker" in the PBA, much ahead of Avelino "Samboy" Lim. Other broadcasters also called him "Daredevil Danny" for his innate ability to slash

The First Genuine Power Forward of the Philippines

I originally posted this in mypba.com

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Abraham Colombus King, Jr.

Year Joined the PBA: 1977

Monicker: Chairman of the Board

Career Scoring High: 60 points - as a Toyota player against Crispa
Teams: 
San Beda Red Lions (NCAA) 1975-1976
Crown Motors (MICAA) - 1976
Toyota (PBA) 1977-1983
Gold Eagle (PBA) 1984
Great Taste / Presto (PBA) 1985-1992
Purefoods / Coney Island (PBA) 1993-1994

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Abe King, Jr. was the starting power forward of MAN Diesel / Frigidaire in the MICAA before his mother team, the Toyota Tamaraws called upon his services at the start of the 1977 PBA season. Prior to that, King was King Bedan in 1975 and 1976 and was responsible in powering the Red Lions to a runner-up and champion finish in those years. 

An Immediate Starter for the Toyota Tamaraws

King was an instant starter for the Tamaraws as resident power forward Alberto "Big Boy" Reynoso