Eddie Decena
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Eduardo P. "Eddie"•Decena |
| Used name | Eddie•Decena |
| Nick/petnames | Long Tom |
| Born | 14 January 1926 in Manila, Manila (PHI) |
| Died | 1 November 2002 in Manila, Manila (PHI) |
| Measurements | 183 cm |
| Affiliations | De La Salle University, Manila (PHI) |
| NOC |  Philippines |
Biography
A member of the La Salle Green Archers, Eddie Decena won the Philippines’s NCAA championships in 1947 and was voted the season’s Most Valuable Player. This earned him a spot on the national team for the 1948 Olympics. In an exhibition match against the Oakland Bittners following the Games, Decena sustained a knee injury and was forced to retire. He later became an accountant and died of prostate cancer at age 76.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Basketball (Basketball) | PHI |
Eddie Decena | |||
| Basketball, Men (Olympic) | Philippines | 12 |