Family and friends, teammates and rivals hail Jaworski
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A giant replica of Robert Jaworski's fabled No. 7 jersey is displayed in the rafters during the poignant rites. Jerome Ascano -
Robert Jaworski is filled with emotion and gratitude during his 22-minute speech. Jerome Ascano -
Legend Robert Jaworski receives a plaque of appreciation from the pro league. Jerome Ascano -
Former Ginebra players, led by Marlou Aquino, listen as Robert Jaworski delivers his speech. Jerome Ascano -
Robert Jaworski expressed his gratitude to a lot of people, from his college coach Baby Dalupan to the league's forefathers down to his fans -- some of whom he addressed by name. Jerome Ascano -
Former and present league executives including Robert Jaworski's former coach at Toyota, Dante Silverio (far right) attended the ceremony. Jerome Ascano -
The Big J acknowledges the cheers from fans as confetti rained down on the Big Dome floor. Jerome Ascano -
Dudut Jaworski leads the applause for his Jaworski Sr. at the end of his dad's speech. Jerome Ascano -
Dudut Jaworski's wife, Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski, also graced the event with the legend's grandchildren. Jerome Ascano -
Ron Jaworski and his family shared the limelight with Jaworski Sr. during the well-attended rites. Jerome Ascano -
The Big J's grandchild walks over to greet grandpa, unmindful of the people around them. Jerome Ascano -
Robert Jaworski gives wife Evelyn a big kiss on the prodding of Ginebra fans at the Araneta Coliseum. Jerome Ascano -
The Big J's wife Evelyn lights up the festivities with her smile and beauty. Jerome Ascano -
The Living Legend plays the role of doting grandpa to his grandkids. Jerome Ascano -
One big happy Jaworski family. Jerome Ascano -
Former Ginebra players Vince Hizon, left, Bal David and Noli Locsin honor their player-coach. Jerome Ascano -
Former Ginebra players Sonny Cabatu, left, and Wilmer Ong are not about to miss the ceremony. Jerome Ascano -
Leo Isaac, left, Romulo Mamaril and Pido Jarencio share the stage with their former playing-coach. Jerome Ascano -
The bearded Marlou Aquino was a tower of power for Robert Jaworski's Ginebra teams in the nineties. Jerome Ascano -
Pido Jarencio and Vince Hizon share a light moment in an event that served as a reunion of former Ginebra stars. Jerome Ascano -
Vince Hizon proudly shows to Pido Jarencio his Jaworski No. 7 jersey as Bal David looks on. Hizon says it was the first time he wore a playing jersey other than his own. Jerome Ascano -
Robert Jaworski and Mark Caguioa exchange fist bumps as former and present Ginebra Kings meet. Jerome Ascano -
The Big J's family, friends and former teammates pose for posterity at the end of the ceremonies. Jerome Ascano -
The crowd joins the celebration and one lucky fan grab hold of a commemorative ball. Jerome Ascano -
More than 15,000 people witnessed the event, including these fans who stood in line for tickets just hours before the tribute. Jerome Ascano -
One rabid Jaworski fan came prepared as he gets a ringside view of the ceremony. Jerome Ascano -
Jaworski fans grab some of the Jaworski No. 7 replica jerseys distributed to lucky fans. Jerome Ascano
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