Boybits Victoria death

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Boybits Victoria

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Boybits Victoria, former PBA top rookie, passes away at 50 (INQUIRER.net)

Boybits Victoria, who won seven PBA championships and was Rookie of the Year in 1994, died on Wednesday due to a heart attack. He was 50.

He fit quite nicely in that role and became part of the Beermen teams starred by Racela, Danny Seigle and Danny Ildefonso that claimed five championships from 1999 to 2001. He quarterbacked the renamed Sunkist team to a near-Grandslam in 1995 when the Orange Juicers beat the Alaska Milkmen twice for the All-Filipino and Commissioner’s Cup titles. MANILA, Philippines—Boybits Victoria, who won seven PBA championships and was Rookie of the Year in 1994, died on Wednesday due to a heart attack.

Former PBA guard Boybits Victoria dies of heart attack aged 50 (Sports Interactive Network Philippines)

Victoria, an athletic guard who developed a mean three-point shot late in his career, won Rookie of the Year honor in 1994 after a splendid college career at ...

[head of sales of Victoria Sports](https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/victoria-sports-offers-complete-indoor-facilities-to-shed-off-extra-pounds-gained-during-the-holidays-), an indoor sports club based in Quezon City. [diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder ](https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/former-pba-player-boybits-victoria-gets-prayers-and-support-after-being-diagnosed-with-rare-disorder)which, if untreated, could lead to paralysis. [Boybits Victoria in hospital due to rare autoimmune disorder](https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/former-pba-player-boybits-victoria-gets-prayers-and-support-after-being-diagnosed-with-rare-disorder)

Former PBA star Boybits Victoria dies (Rappler)

MANILA, Philippines – Former PBA star Emmanuel “Boybits” Victoria died at the age of 50 on Wednesday, March 1. His son, Nathan, confirmed the death of the ...

Benilde Blazers in the NCAA, wrote on Facebook. His other PBA accolades included a pair of Mythical Second Team selections in 1994 and 1995. Victoria enjoyed a successful PBA career after a stellar collegiate stint with the San Beda Red Lions.

Former PBA Rookie of the Year Boybits Victoria dies at 50 (Philstar.com)

After hanging up his jersey as a player, Victoria delved into coaching and then later broadcasting, serving as a panelist for radio and TV coverages of the PBA.

Thank you, Boybits for being kind to a kid who wanted to get your autograph. Will always be a fan. You were more than just a broadcast partner.

PBA legend Boybits Victoria passes away (Dugout Philippines)

By Ivan Saldajeno. QUEZON CITY—The Philippine basketball community is still in a state of shock as of posting after news broke out that Boybits Victoria has ...

After retiring in 2003, Victoria delved into coaching and even broadcasting before taking a job as Victoria Sports' head of sales. Friends of the PBA legend confirmed the news on Wednesday night, citing a heart attack as the reason behind his untimely death at age 50. QUEZON CITY—The Philippine basketball community is still in a state of shock as of posting after news broke out that Boybits Victoria has passed away.

Former PBA top rookie Boybits Victoria passes away (ABS-CBN News)

Boybits Victoria, a former PBA Rookie of the Year, passed away on Wednesday. He was 50 years old.

He wound up as that season's Rookie of the Year. The guard went on to win seven championships in the PBA, five of which came with San Miguel from 1999 to 2001. Will always dedicate everything to you," he wrote, without specifying the cause of death.