I Remember Ron Jacobs a foreign coach who put the Filipinos back in the World map back in the 80's

National coach Ron Jacobs planed in from Taipei last week to a hero's welcome. His drooping eyebags 
belied the strain that went with the Philippines' victory at the Jones Cup. Jacobs was not only 
physically exhausted but also drained of emotion. He was almost ready to collapse from the tension 
that started with the nationals' campaign at the world clubs championships in Spain. Now Jacobs was home. 
And so were his indefatigable charges, their heads held high. The team, carrying the colors of 
San Miguel Corp., had made history in Spain and Taipei. International Amateur Basketball Federation (FIBA) 
secretary- general Borislav Stankovic followed the Filipinos' exploits from Gerona to Taipei, 
marveling at their discipline and will to win. Twice, Stankovic broke out in applause during 
San Miguel's losing effort against Cibona at Gerona not to cheer for his Yugoslavian compatriots 
but to show his respect for the Filipinos who played their hearts out. But Jacobs refused to 
take credit for the boys' outstanding performance. "Players win games and coaches lose them," 
he has always said. And this time, referring to the Jones Cup victory, Jacobs said the boys 
did it on their own. "We were lucky," he added, downplaying the mastery with which the American 
mentor Gene Keady was outwitted from the bench.

Source : from Sports Weekly Magazine 1980's