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unusual facts about Billy Ray Bates



Manila Beer Brewmasters

In 1986, powered by imports Michael Young and Harold Keeling, Manila Beer placed 2nd in the Open (3rd) Conference, losing to Ginebra San Miguel, powered by the super import tandem of Billy Ray Bates and Michael Hackett, 4 games to 1.


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1986 Manila Beer Brewmasters season

Michael Young won the PBA Best Import honors in the 1986 Open Conference, besting two-time best import awardee Billy Ray Bates.