Ron Jacobs

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Ron Jacobs (December 27, 1942 – December 24, 2015) was an American basketball coach. He was born in Marion, North Carolina. He coached for college basketball teams such as Loyola Marymount University and for Northern Cement. He also coached the Philippine national team.

Jacobs moved to Pasig City, Philippines during the 1980s. He suffered a major stroke in 2001 which left him in a wheelchair. Jacobs died in Makati, Philippines from complications following the stroke at the age of 72.[1]

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  1. Ramos, Gerry (December 24, 2015). "Legendary coach Ron Jacobs passes away at 72 after long bout with illness". Spin.ph. Retrieved December 25, 2015.