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On April 17, 1977, Crispa defeated Toyota 122-121 in the opening game of the 1977 PBA season that was marred by a post-game rumble at Araneta Coliseum dugout involving players from both teams. It was reported that players from both sides were detained in Fort Bonifacio, Makati City, Philippine military headquarters, and were released the next ...

PBA Opening 1977 Date : April 17, 1977 ... Crispa nipped Toyota, 122-121. The first game was wildly-cheer- ed because it marked the first appearance of the powerful Manuel Paner with the Flavorites, and debuting against his former team, Royal. The game also saw the presence in the Presto lineup of the controversial Cisco Oliver. In the Tru ...

Sunday, April 17, 1977. Game 44: Crispa 122, Toyota 121 (April 17, 1977) A postgame rumble between Crispa and Toyota marred the opener of the 1977 season in what is considered as one of the most memorable moments in PBA history. The Redmanizers won after a last-second technical foul by Tamaraws coach Dante Silverio.