led the team to the finals but was later traded to San Miguel and won the MVP honors Abet Guidaben – played for Purefoods in 1988 after being acquired from San Miguel for Mon Fernandez Freddie Hubalde – played for Purefoods in 1988 as part of the purchase of the Tanduay franchise but later moved to Shell in 1989. Jojo Lastimosa – "The Helicopter" played for Purefoods from 1988–1990 before being traded to Alaska. Was named Rookie of the Year in 1988. Ronnie Magsanoc – "The Point Laureate" played for Purefoods from 2001–2002; member of the 2002 Governors Cup title squad and was named Most Improved Player that same season. Alvin Patrimonio – "The Captain" played his entire career with the team (1988–2004) and was named the league's Most Valuable Player four times. Considered as the greatest player in franchise history. Marc Pingris – "Pinoy Sakuragi" played for the Purefoods franchise for 14 years known for his passionate Defense and empathic Rebounds Kerby Raymundo – "The Kid" played for Purefoods franchise and spent the most of his career for ten years from 2003–2013; known for his versatility, finesse, shooting prowess and his low post threat. Also a member of the PBA 40 Greatest Players club James Yap – "Big Game James" , "Man with a Million Moves" played for the Purefoods franchise for 12 years before trading to Rain or Shine in Exchange of Paul Lee. Other Notable Players Aaron Abril Aban Freddie Abuda (The Scavenger) Alvin Abundo Val Acuña Rommel Adducul (The General) Don Allado Alejo "Pongkee" Alolor Richard "Chad" Alonzo Lester Alvarez Richard "Rich" Alvarez Frechie Ang Paul Artadi (Kid Lightning) Nelson Asaytono (The Bull) Arthur Ayson Gido Babilonia Bonel Balingit (Gentle Giant) Chris Banchero Boyet Bautista Beau "Extra Rice" Belga Ernesto "Egay" Billones (Billion Dollar Man) Cris Bolado (Jumbo) Kenneth Bono Rodney Brondial Ramon Paolo Bugia Mike Burtscher Elmer "Boy" Cabahug Jessie Cabanayan Santiago "Sonny" Cabatu Brandon Cablay Michael Calisaan Celedon "Don" Camaso Niño "KG" Canaleta Chris Cantonjos Glen Capacio (Mr. No Nonsense) Alvin Capobres Tito "Noy" Castillo (The Golden Boy) Rysal Castro JR Cawaling (The Sweet Shooter) Benny Cheng Gian Chiu Emilio "Nonoy" Chuatico Harmon Codiñera Arturo "Bai" Cristobal Celino Cruz Mark Cruz (Antman) Rommel Daep Tony Dela Cerna Ramon "Onchie" Dela Cruz (The Executioner) Ruben Dela Rosa Samboy De Leon Gilbert Demape Nani Demegillio Yancy De Ocampo "The Big Show" Joe Devance "Speaker of the