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Luke Dacula, who saw action in the inaugural PBA game in 1975, died from heart attack last April 7.
Dacula was 72 according to his son Jan.
A league pioneer, Dacula suited up for Mariwasa Noritake against Concepcion Carrier in the first-ever PBA game.
Dacula and the Porcelain Makers nipped the Weathermakers, 101-98.
The Southwestern University product went on to become a member of the maiden Gilbey’s Gin team, which is now known as Barangay Ginebra.
After his PBA career, Dacula ventured into coaching as he called the shots for several collegiate and high school teams.
He served as assistant coach for the University of the Philippines and head coach of Metro Manila College, Rizal Technological University, De Los Santos – STI College, and Our Lady of Lourdes Technological College.
“Coach wanted to help and teach the youth how to play basketball,” Jan said in Filipino. “He also wanted that all of his players finish school.” – Rappler.com
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