Ely capacio wiki death

His death came almost on the eve when San Mig Super Coffee, the very same franchise which he steered to its first ever All-Filipino championship in , guns for a sixth Philippine Cup crown — and 11 th overall — at the expense of Rain or Shine when Game 5 of the season-opening Finals is played at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.

Ely Capacio ; Personal information ; Born, ()March 14, Palo, Leyte, Philippines ; Died, February 23, () (aged 58) Manila, Philippines.

Capacio led Purefoods, behind a team bannered by a talented young crew of Jerry Codinera, Dindo Pumaren, his younger brother Glenn Capacio, and now team manager Alvin Patrimonio, to a best-of-five win over Yeng Guiao and Sarsi during the All-Filipino Finals 23 years ago. Overall, Capacio coached Purefoods for five conferences with a overall record, according to PBA chief statistician Fidel Mangonon.

Then Chot Reyes replaced him at the start of the season, although that year also began his corporate career with San Miguel Corp. Prior to his coaching career, Capacio played for Tanduay for eight seasons, playing for a total of games and averaged 5. Find out more here. See Medalist. Ely Capacio, former PBA player, coach, and official, passes away.

Ely Capacio is best known for steering Purefoods to the All Filipino title right on his rookie year as coach.

Glenn Capacio (born May 15, , in Palo, Leyte) is a Filipino retired professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

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