Gonzalo "Lito" Gil Puyat II (May 21, 1933 – January 7, 2013) was a Filipino sport administrator and politician. Puyat was the longest-serving president of the Basketball Association of the Philippines from 1968 to 1995 and was the president of FIBA for two terms from 1976 to 1984. Puyat later became an honorary president after his tenure as president of FIBA.[2][3]
Gonzalo G. Puyat II | |
|---|---|
| President of Basketball Association of the Philippines | |
| In office 1968–1995 | |
| Preceded by | Ambrosio Padilla |
| Succeeded by | Freddie Jalasco |
| President of FIBA | |
| In office 1976–1984 | |
| Preceded by | Abdel Moneim Wahby |
| Succeeded by | Robert Busnel |
| Mambabatas Pambansa (Assemblyman) from Manila | |
| In office June 30, 1984 – March 25, 1986 | |
| Member of the Manila City Council from the 4th District | |
| In office December 30, 1967 – December 30, 1975 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gonzalo Gil Puyat II May 21, 1933 Dipolog, Zamboanga, Philippine Islands[1] |
| Died | January 7, 2013 (aged 79) Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Political party | UNIDO |
| Known for | FIBA president |
Puyat was elected as the city councilor of the 4th district of Manila in 1967. He became the minority floor leader in 1969 and was reelected as city councilor in 1971. Puyat was also elected as Manila's opposition assemblyman in 1984. After his term as assemblyman, he unsuccessfully ran for Mayor of Manila.[4]
Puyat died on January 7, 2013, due to cardiac arrest. He was reportedly rushed to the Makati Medical Center due to an asthma attack.[3]
References
edit- ^ Lim, Graham (September 14, 2010). "Tiny Literal at 77". Basketball Association of the Philippines (BAP) Inc. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "Lito Puyat, two-term Fiba chief, dies aged 79". Spin.Ph. January 7, 2013. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
- ^ a b "Former basketball strongman Gonzalo Puyat passes away". BusinessMirror. Archived from the original on December 12, 2013. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
- ^ Vergara, Ricky (October 15, 1987). "Lito Puyat running for mayor of Manila". Manila Standard Today. Retrieved December 12, 2013.