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Andy Jao

1953 – 2011

Filipino basketball sports journalist and league commissioner

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About Andy Jao

Lived 1953 – 2011 (aged 57). Andy Jao was a sports commentator and journalist.

Andrew H. Jao Jr. (born September 23, 1953) is a Filipino basketball executive and color commentator.

Early life Jao studied at the De La Salle University since elementary until college. He was a college buddy of Tommy Manotoc. He also served as team consultant for Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (also the alternate governor and general manager until 2013), TNT Tropang Giga (with Norman Black as head coach), Meralco Bolts, Philippine national team, Ateneo and San Beda.

League commissioner In mid 80s, Jao served as PBA's league Treasurer. He served as the PBL commissioner from 1989 to 1990. He served as NCAA commissioner in 2016.

Panel He started as a color commentator on PBA on Vintage Sports in 1982 until 1999. Then, he returned in 2009 in PBA coverages.

He was nicknamed "Dr. J" by Joe Cantada.

Awards Jao was inducted in the DLSAA Sports Hall of Fame in 2009.

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Important facts

Born
28 September 1953
Birth century
20th century
Died
7 March 2011
Occupation
Sports commentator, journalist

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Andy Jao?

Filipino basketball sports journalist and league commissioner

When was Andy Jao born?

Andy Jao was born on 28 September 1953.

When did Andy Jao die?

Andy Jao died on 7 March 2011.

What was Andy Jao's occupation?

Andy Jao was a sports commentator and journalist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Andy Jao

· Wikidata: Q124452712

· DBpedia: Andy Jao

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