Happy Birthday, Rolando “Rolly” Pineda ( July 21 )

Happy Birthday, Rolando “Rolly” Pineda

Source : Assorted Magazines (PBA Archives Collections)

1979 PBA Rookie Draft Direct Hire
University of the East Red Warriors guard

Tanduay Esquire
3-season PBA veteran

1977 MICAA Most Valuable Player

ROLANDO PINEDA Born July 21, 1954. 5-10, 150 lbs. Guard.
A rookie on the Tanduay bench, Rollie was fished out of the UE ranks to play for Frigidaire, then Yco in the amateur loop. Was pushed up to pro category in 1979. Named to the Philippine team which competed in the 8th World Basketball tournament held in Manila in 1978, and was MVP in the MICAA in 1977. Last year, was voted to the MICAA mythical team selection, indicating his hefty qualifications. Still young, has a lot more places to go and lots more proving to do before reaching his peak.