Jimmy Noblezada

Jaime "Jimmy" Noblezada (born December 26, 1950) is a Filipino retired professional basketball player who played for Concepcion Carrier and the U/Tex Wranglers in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

Early life and education Noblezada was born on December 26, 1950 in Miagao, Iloilo. He studied at the University of San Agustin. He also worked as a kargador at a seaport in Bacolod.

Career Concepcion at MICAA Noblezada played in the Manila Industrial Commercial Athletic Association (MICAA) for Concepcion Industries. He was known by the moniker "Taong Bato" He is the original "Iron Man" in the PBA, a moniker given to him by league broadcaster Dick Ildefonso.

He is also the first local player to score more than 20-points, featuring in a 98–101 loss for Concepcion.

He moved to U/Tex Wranglers in 1977. He won the 1978 and 1980 Open Conferences

National team Noblezada is a member of the Philippine youth national team which won the 1972 ABC Under-18 Championship.

Personal life Noblezada is married to a woman who was an alumna of Saint Paul College in Quezon City, with whom he had three daughters. Noblezada married his wife at age 36, a few years after his retirement.