| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1969-10-25)October 25, 1969 Lucban,Quezon, Philippines |
| Died | September 17, 2017(2017-09-17) (aged 47) Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Career information | |
| College | NU (1987–1989) UM (1991) |
| PBA draft | 1994: 2nd round, 13th overall pick |
| Selected by theAlaska Milkmen | |
| Playing career | 1994–2003 |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1994–1997 | Alaska Milkmen |
| 1997 | Purefoods Corned Beef Cowboys |
| 1997–1998 | Gordon's Gin Boars / Ginebra San Miguel |
| 1999 | Pop Cola 800s |
| 1999 | San Miguel Beermen |
| 2000 | Batang Red Bull Thunder |
| 2002–2003 | Coca Cola Tigers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Crisanto "Jumbo" Bolado (October 25, 1969 – September 17, 2017[1]) was a Filipino professional basketball player.
In college, Bolado first played for theNational UniversityBulldogs, then left in 1989. He then played for theUniversity of Manila Hawks in 1991.[2] He was selected byAlaska in the second round of the1994 PBA draft.[3] Listed at 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m), Bolado tied Dong Polistico of theSan Miguel Beermen as the second tallest player in the league at that time.
He became part of the Alaska Milkmen's1996 Grand Slam team and in terms of finals stints, Bolado was one of the most successful in the PBA, making it to the championship series for ten straight times - from Alaska,Purefoods, andGordon's Gin.[4]
In 1999, he was in his fourth PBA team withPop Cola and then was traded to San Miguel Beermen where he became a member of two more championships. Bolado won a total of 11 titles in the league and retired in 2003.[3]
In 2009, Bolado was a participant inSurvivor Philippines: Palau. He was voted off the island after making it to as one of the final four members of his tribe before the tribes were merged.[5] Bolado starred in filmsAnting-Anting andThe Fighting Chefs, and guested at the TV seriesAt Your Service.[1]
Bolado moved toCambodia with his wife in 2013. He worked there as a basketball coach in an international school inPhnom Penh. He also managed Inasal Nation, a Filipino restaurant.[3] He died in a motorcycle accident on September 17, 2017, at age 47 inPhnom Penh.[6] At the time of his death, Bolado was married to Anne Christine Waje, of whom he had two children.[3]