Onchie Dela Cruz
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 27 Tondo, Manila |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Career information | |
| PBA draft | 1985: 1st round, 2nd |
| Selected by the Tanduay Rhum Makers | |
| Playing career | 1985–1995 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 9 |
Ramon "Onchie" Dela Cruz (born November 27) is a retired Filipino professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
He also took acting roles in various Filipino movies and jobs in the United States, and is now into vlogging mostly in Mega Manila streets, catering to former players and related topics.
Career
[edit]After some amateur stints, Dela Cruz began his 10-year professional career as the 2nd overall pick of the Tanduay Rhum Makers in the 1985 PBA Draft. He would later leave Tanduay and play for two other teams in separate years.[1]
Dela Cruz was a four-time PBA champion, played for the Philippine flag, and won gold twice in the Southeast Asian Games.[2]
Dela Cruz was a rough player and, according to him, Jaworski and Rudy Distrito can be likened to him as "enforcers" in the league.[3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ Dy, Richard (August 13, 2020). "Wenceslao: Patriotism and corporate interest". ESPN. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- ^ Ramos, Gerry. "Greatest PH moment in SEA Games: Rag-tag team defies odds in 1993". Spin.ph. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- ^ Joble, Rey (January 26, 2022). "Life of a PBA Enforcer: Onchie dela Cruz relishes role as league 'bad boy' in 80s". ABS-CBN. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- ^ Carandang, Justin Kenneth (December 2, 2022). "Where is 'Junior Jaworski' Onchie dela Cruz now?". GMA News. Retrieved November 28, 2024.