Manny Paner
Manuel Paner, better known as Manny Paner, is a Filipino retired professional basketball player.
Player profile
Paner was born in Cebu City, Philippines. During his prime, he was known for his strong rebounding, defense and deadly hook shot. At a mere 6'2", he would play center and sometimes defend the opposing team's American imports.During the late 1960s and early 1970s, Paner played for the San Miguel Braves in the Manila [Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association|MICAA], along with other Cebuano cagers Rosalio Martirez and Alejandrito Miego, to a name of few.
During the 1975 [PBA season|PBA's inaugural season in 1975], he was the center in the league's first Mythical Team, and in 1978, he left Royal Tru-Orange to sign with Great Taste what was then the league's biggest contract that paid him a whopping Php8,000 a month. He later played briefly for CDCP Road Builders, and in 1982, he was signed back to San Miguel where he ended his career in 1986.
In 2000, he was named a member of the PBA's [25th Anniversary All-Time Team|PBA's 25 Greatest Players], and was inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in 2007.