Jimmy Mariano

Jaime L. Mariano (born April 19, 1941),^[1] also known by his moniker Mr. Cool, is a Filipino former basketball player and coach. Mariano was born in Malabon, Rizal, Philippines. Standing at 6'3 1/2" without shoes, he played primarily the power forward position and could play the small forward and center positions. He became famous as a player for the UE Red Warriors team under Coach Baby Dalupan. He played for Ysmael Steel, Meralco and Concepcion Industries in the Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association. He became known as a deadly shooting big man from the outside before the three point line was popularized. He was elevated to the Philippine Basketball Association in 1975 with Concepcion Carrier. He played for 7 Up from 1976 to 1977. The 7-Up franchise was acquired in 1978 by Filmanbank and Mariano played his final season with Filmanbank. He is the pride and joy of the Marianos of Malabon.^[2]

Jimmy Mariano

Personal information
Born	(1941-04-19) April 19, 1941 (age 83) Malabon, Rizal, Philippines
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Career information
College	UE
Playing career	1965–1978
Position	Power Forward
Coaching career	1981–2003
Career history
As player:
1965–1967	Ysmael Steel Admirals
1971	Meralco Reddy Kilowatts
1972	Concepcion Carrier
1976–1977	7-Up
1978	Filmanbank
As coach:
1981–1983	Presto Fun Drinks/Great Taste Coffee Makers
1983–1984	Great Taste Coffee Makers (assistant)
1984–1985	UE
1990	Presto Tivolis
1995–1997	Xavier
1997	Red Bull (PBL)
1998–1999	UE
2000	ANA Water Dispenser
2002–2003	PCU
Career highlights and awards
As head coach: PBA champion (1990 All-Filipino) UAAP champion (1984, 1985)
Medals Men's Basketball Representing the  Philippines ABC Championship 1973 Manila Team

Mariano also appeared at the Olympic Games as a member of the country's national basketball team and 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. Mariano was the flag bearer of the Philippines at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany. He was the team captain of the national basketball team in the 1974 FIBA World Cup.^[3]

Mariano began his coaching career in 1981 with Presto Tivolis in the PBA. He also coached Red Bull in the Philippine Basketball League. In 1990, he returned to Presto and led the team to the 1990 All-Filipino championship, his only PBA title.^[4]

He also led the University of the East Red Warriors to two titles in the UAAP Championships in Season 47 and 48 (1985–1986). By 2014, he is coaching the Cainta Catholic College high school varsity team.^[5]

Coaching record

Collegiate record

Season	Team	Elimination round					Playoffs
		GP	W	L	PCT	Finish	GP	W	L	PCT	Results
1998	UE	14	7	7	.583	3rd	2	1	1	.500	Semifinals
1999	UE	14	6	8	.429	5th	–	–	–	–	Eliminated
2002	PCU	14	9	5	.643	3rd	2	1	1	.667	Semifinals
2003	PCU	14	5	9	.357	8th	–	–	–	–	Eliminated
1998–2003 totals		56	27	29	.482		4	2	2	.500	0 championships

References

1. "Mariano, Jaime "Mr. Cool"". The Living Archive of Olympians PH. Philippine Olympians Association. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
2. "The MARIANOS of MALABON Vol 1 Dec 25, 2016 - YouTube". YouTube.
3. "Exclusive Adornado, Martires, Mariano: PBA Legends On FIBA World Cup Then & Now Part 2". Youtube. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
4. "Jimmy Mariano Biography and Olympic Results | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com". Archived from the original on 2012-10-20. Retrieved 2009-04-08.
5. "Jimmy Mariano on being considered for UE coaching job: 'Huwag na nila ako pag-pantasiyahan'". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. 29 March 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2023.

External links

• Jaime Mariano at FIBA.basketball
• Jaime Mariano at FIBA.com (archived)
• Jaime Mariano – Basketball-Reference.com international player profile
• Jaime Mariano at Olympedia