An Eternity of Basketball EPISODE 17: Francis Arnaiz

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For this episode, Mr. Clutch himself Francis Arnaiz graces the show and talks about his brief but memorable stint with Ateneo, his stint with the legendary 1973 RP team, forming an incomparable backcourt with Sonny Jaworski, playing for two of the most popular ballclubs of all time in Toyota and Ginebra, and making the big decision to retire mid-conference and migrate to the United States.
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[@jimmyespiritu9660]

Francis is the nicest guy that ever played in the pba, the most handsome, he played hard

[@crisantocerezo1516]

We basketball fans of 70s to 90s.remember very well Francis Arnaiz.He is one the basketball greats during those time.I'm one of his fans.

[@juanitocacao8837]

I am a Fan of Him, and my wife … like him, Crush in short.. Francis A, Salute to him.. thanks to You Guys interviewed him.. cheers

[@alexbolongaita7545]

I have a high respect for Francis. Awesome human being.

[@toneloco8239]

Francis is as CLUTCH as he is CLASSY. Thank you for sharing great memories -

[@richardestanislao5199]

Its really nice watching and hearing some of the beautiful momentts and memories, especially Toyota and Crespa rivalry

[@jimmyespiritu9660]

The big J and mr clutch is the original fantastic duo in the pba

[@veronicaestermendoza1294]

I was an avid fan of basketball in the 70s and 80s when I was in high school and college. Francis Arnaiz and Mike Bilbao were my favorites and it is so great to listen to Francis and about basketball from his perspective. All the best always.

[@cmpunko2316]

I met Mr. Arnaiz in a restaurant in Daly City. He was so happy that someone recognized him. Napakabait at napaka humble. So happy to met a legend like him.

[@skyjiao8991]

one of the greatest definitely in the history of the Philippine basketball....one of my favorite...!!!

[@juanliwanag2492]

I could not forget his high, looping lay-ups through the center, taking off from the free throw line and the sudden stops at quarter court with sharp, spinning bank jumpshots near the right wing at crucial moments that made him famous as Mr. Clutch shot. But I will now remember him for the most important life lessons he imparted - the need for good relationship with God and family.

[@jpj1703]

"Panginoon at Pamilya". Mr. Clutch comes through once again. Great interview guys! Mabuhay si Francis "Kiko" Arnaiz! One of my basketball idols growing up.

[@reylynbadiola8417]

Of all the highlights of what he said, the most Important things was about your relationship with GOD. Everything that you accomplished is meaningless without GOD. Great guy Francis.-------->Mr. JBadiola of Murrieta, Ca.

[@jesscansilao9521]

Mabrook

[@florantevadil1399]

He was one of the coolest of the Toyota player. Being a Crispa fanatic, the rivalry with Toyota was a very memorable time of the early years of the PBA. We watch games among the Toyota fanatics next door where I used to live in Quiapo, Manila and we could not show our joy when Crispa are ahead or won the game. The competition was really intense and that made watching basketball games at the coliseum was very interesting and exciting.

[@edgartunay7485]

Po

[@reyjjavellana514]

Francis! I remember at St. Clement’s, you beat other teams just by yourself! You were incredible! Made me proud to have been also in St. Clement’s just a year ahead of you!!!

[@waltabrahamlazarte5020]

Amen to that sir! Wisdom from the Lord is everything. That what remains God and family. ❤

[@RonAscano-f4j]

yes sir Francis Thanks for advice. You touch my heart Or probably other people 😊

[@teresitaarceo7107]

Siya nga ang tinatawag na darling of rhe crowd hindi ko makakalimutan

[@rodolfolee4462]

Please include in your very popular program the likes of Mr. Tony Genato , the fastest point guard during the 1954 world basketball in Brazil, where Philippines got the. Bronze medal. He is still around and still can communicate effectively. He is 92 years old now. He is a good friend of mine. Thanks

[@arneldecena209]

Happy birthday sir Francis Arnaiz

[@santiagodiego83]

Love the game of basketball because of him... respect for Mr. Clutch. All day.

[@RonAscano-f4j]

Played as a gentleman . Inspirational interview

[@hernanhonoriofortu6802]

God bless you Mr. Arnaiz for imparting valuable wisdom to us.

[@rossinivillarosa7777]

Wow he's a righteous man.

[@zabatrowena]

I love those years of Basketball in the Philippines, we were all die hard fans if these both teams . Hahaha kahit magkakapatid nagkakalaban 😂 Crispa o Toyota . Ang galing talaga ng time na yan ng Basketball during ng kabataan namin .

[@benhurcabrera596]

Nice message having GOD First ,next is your family. GOD Bless...Mr.Clutch.

[@user-nestornugpo]

Idols Kiko & Big J👏👏👏Toyota fan here 4ever💪👊💪

[@carmelitacapuno5994]

Francis Arnaiz was, is, will be my idol. Hinde ko siya malilimutan lalo na pag birthday niya because we share the same birthday. He is eight years older than me. He is seventy years old this year, 2021.

[@benhur8136]

As a photographer of the Ateneo Aegis Yearbook of 1969, I saw first hand Francis played as one of the triumvirate of powerful players that brought the 1969 NCAA Championship to Ateneo. There were also Samson, Cleofas, Morales, Lyle Ross to complete the first stringers. Thank you, Francis for the memories and wish you good health!

[@edgardofrancisco2183]

Happy bday idol

[@ricardoesporlas9542]

.,very happy to see the Mr Clutch of PBA and the wisdom that you share God bless po !

[@luisoblea5603]

He’s the original in scoop shot in his era, he was doing lay ups without using the board.

[@albertorante1956]

As I remember,mr.clutch Francis arnaiz is one of the greatest player in micaa era..hard to defend coz of his looping lay up..hard to gaurd coz of his nimble movement and hard to stop coz of his sudden jump shot while dribbling ball..😀he's my favorite player during meralco and Toyota time..🥰

[@mari02132]

Hirap na hirap c Cyrus Mann 6'10" na butatain un mga layups ni Kiko, batman n robin sila ni jawo..

[@VoltaireAPocio]

Hail Mr. Clutch, FA!

[@ruthcesar1098]

You're welcome Francis

[@bernardvelasco3808]

Yan ang isa s paborito kong player nung araw,bata p ako nun..toyota fan😄😄😄✌️✌️✌️specially jawo😄😄😄✌️✌️✌️👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

[@marcelostaana2063]

Crowd favotite

[@lesrodriguez1470]

The 1/2 of the original Batman / Robin duo in the PBA

[@danielespartero6200]

Happy birthday idol Francis kiko arnaiz

[@fernan5320]

Praise the Lord!

[@petersuson8852]

It would be interesting to ask what made him lose interest to play basketball professionally in 1986 that led him to his retirement.

[@evenezermag-aro8276]

God bless Francis.

[@miyagisang9229]

Nice point Francis

[@hernanhonoriofortu6802]

I saw him in a shoe shop in Greenhills wayback 1985 and my impression was he was such a simple guy. Walang ere.

[@jespacey]

what goes around comes around for bernie when he had a career altering injury in '87

[@josephbiiiimbang7553]

My idol. I tried perfecting his looping lay up ended up like Al Solis' version.

[@monicovale1924]

Hi Francis of Toyota.

[@ruthcesar1098]

forever crush

[@vicdorado9024]

Aside from Francis Arnaiz, 1969 NCAA Ateneo Champion team is compose of Chito Afable, Rafael "Baby Boy" Morales, Lyle Ross, Richard Palou, Ricardo Cleofas & Marte Samson.

[@joeygonzo]

There will never be Crispa vs Toyota rivalry . Saw Toyota play at the old Rizal arena. Saw Arnaiz and Jawo close up b/c Rizal was really small .

[@RonAscano-f4j]

Happiest birthday po🎂🎂🎂🙏🙏🙏

[@artalday7573]

One of the best player guard

[@hembbatmc3516]

mr. clutch

[@roygurango4576]

Regarding your discussion wherein in a championship game where Toyota failed to win a grand slam in the third conference. l remember it was coach Dante Silverio fielded only 4 players after a timeout as a sign of protest in officiating and played the remaining seconds of the game wherein Crispa was sure to win the championship series of the third conference and denied Toyota the grand slam. The referees did not notice this as they could slap Toyota a technical but the people watching in their TV sets knew because the TV announcer was broadcasting it. From the start of the PBA, . The coach of Toyota was Dante Silverio who will resign several years later when he suspended Mon Fernandez for suspicion of point shaving which was overruled by Don Pablo Silverio, uncle of the coach.

[@marcovaleros7233]

The original Mr. Clutch of PBA. Francis "Kiko" Arnaiz. Nadevelop yung head and shoulder fake nya because of his backgtound in soccer.

[@MissKCece]

His my number one basketball player and crush on my grade school. Then Robert Jaworski and Bogs Adornado. Mr Zarate , are you relative of Cong. Zarate?.

[@bingomarcelino2111]

I remember those days the Glamour team the toyota comets then Ginebra. The Batman and Robin of the pba.

[@luisalmanzor1702]

Bilis ng Panahon parang kailan lang. i Miz dos days. Crispa Vs Toyota

[@hilariovillamin767]

Francis was named Mr. clutch then I remember but Im a Crispa fan

[@rosariomercado8573]

happy happy

[@eusebioalaganojr.8936]

Mr clutch the original beard man of Toyota tamaraw

[@RicardoCruz-w6h]

52:00 to 59:00 Francis lesson learned, simply devine

[@miketraballo5252]

Do you have and episode of mr.dante gonzalgo we are interested tnx..

[@kadolfocarvalanan1061]

Francis arnaiz is the best lay up mr clutch na sya lng nkkagawa at shooter pa isa sya sa ina idol ko nxt to jaworski npkasarap sariwain ang pba time rivalry of toyota&crispa

[@vincentalorro7313]

idol!!!

[@robertorocio8810]

May 70 na kaya si Francis “the clutch” Arnaiz?

[@larrydg77]

the batman and robin tandem,, jaworski and arnaiz tandem !

[@vincentalorro7313]

idol!!

[@carlosalmarinez1567]

Jawo is from UE ARNAIZ is from Ateneo they met only in MICCA maybe in pba

[@carlosalmarinez1567]

Meralco to Toyota

[@samdlt63]

Rene Canent , you guys forgot

[@iamfritzpascual]

galing..

[@xrlee5394]

what was his biggest score during his toyota days

[@luispedroso3898]

Naging serious haha! But everything he said is true! Mr Clutch!

[@gordonmondares3556]

NAPANOOD KO YUN ...NAG REACT CLA PAPA BKIT NAKATAYO C ARNAIZ S TABI NI COACH N NK TAYO DIN HABANG ANG KAKAMPI NIA APAT LABAN S LIMA...

[@rodolfolee4462]

Mr.Tony Genato was branded as the Francis Arnaiz during his era . Mr. T. Genato was the fastest point guard in the 1954 world basketball where we placed third. He is the lone survivor in that era. It would be great for basketball fans to look back our golden era in basketball. Please feature him in your program. He is still in his elements memory and communication wise. Thanks

[@eribertojose8099]

Arnaiz is one of the handsome pba player a spanish mestizo.

[@rubenlabutay339]

Sa blenda ang sarap sa blenda ang ligaya🤣

[@marcelostaana2063]

😂😂😂😂best memo c tina revilla ata yun girl diba??

[@percivaloropesa5635]

Tina & Imee but Blenda won👏👍

[@renatooczon1511]

ask lang po dito na po siya nag stay sa Pinas for good ?

[@arnoldhernaez2542]

Mr clutch

[@ZoilaDeOcampo]

“Only one life,it will soon be past, but Only what's done for Christ will last."

[@andrewcorvera6728]

LOVE FRANCIS ARNAIZ. THE ROBIN OF "JAWO"

[@emmanuelmorales3628]

Mayaman talaga si Francis, Englesero TALAGA si Idol although Redmanizer’s ako suplado DIN si Idol Tama gwapo si Idol

[@carmelitacapuno5994]

Every 4th day of June

[@marcelostaana2063]

How many kids francis has pls🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@tommypiirainen9957]

HI PO HELLO KUYA FRANCIS ❤ LONG TIME NO SEE 👁️👁️🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪 KAMUSTA PO KAYO AT SI KUYA SUNNY ROBERT JOWERSKI ❤ SAY HELLO TO ATE BRENDA AND ATE EVELYN BAUTISTA 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️GODBLESS PO U ALL ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪👁️👁️🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪HAPPY BIRTHDAY PO MORE SANA BIGYAN PA KYO NG MAHABANG BUHAY GODBLESS PO PO🙏🏿❤️💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪

[@alipunga7091]

What is this competition?

[@alaindelon0513]

Paborito sya ng Papa ko.

[@jinglevillaroel8046]

Si Arnaiz ang nagpauso ng gwapong basketball player mas gwapo pa kesa sa maraming artista nung panahon nila

[@guenandolini]

True. After Arnaiz retirement from baskeball scene in 1986, si Joey Loyzaga naman ang sumunod na heartthrob ng Ginebra. Parehas na artistahin at Spanish mestizo.

[@mari02132]

​@@guenandoliniVince hizon din...

[@jheycee6142]

Pogi parin kahit may edad na.

[@albertooliva8928]

Elvin Hayes NBA player

[@freddiemaranan5174]

Mr . Clutch

[@juneleonardo8241]

probably gil cortez knew what happened..

[@Peter-dc3qx]

Maganda values niya

[@miguelmontero3020]

SO MAS MAGANDA PA ANG LEGA NUNG ARAW KAC TALAGANG LABAN LABAN FROM VISAYAS AT LUZON HINDI TULAD NGAUN YUNG NCAA AT UAAP PURO LANG MGA TAGA MANILA NAG LALABAN LABAN KAYA WALA KUENTA.

[@anniefsantiago]

Bakit walang tanong na vilma or nora hahaha.

[@ronycon3100]

what is the origine of francis mestiso sya e

[@arneldecena209]

From Bacolod City syá

[@blurryletters]

Meeeennnn...people do get aged....imagine that..wow...you looked entirely different...what happened to you?

[@willzresurreccion6745]

He got old.

[@bjo2910920]

Francis is stating King Solomon's " chasing the wind" "emptiness" the only meaning is to perform the " two elements ,New Covent" of Christ in the last supper " wine for our sins, and bread, for our health, unfolding from the Old Testament of the Sacrificial lamb atonement rituals.

[@ruthcesar1098]

very true Toyota players are more good looking

[@basiliaflores9727]

Simple player