Totoy Tingzon
Totoy Tingzon | |
|---|---|
.jpg) | |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Laguna's 2nd district | |
| In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Jun Chipeco |
| Succeeded by | Jun Chipeco |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 14, 1926 |
| Died | November 17, 2023 (aged 97) |
| Political party | Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino Lakas–NUCD–UMDP |
Rodolfo "Totoy" R. Tingzon Sr.[1] (September 14, 1926–November 17, 2023) was a Filipino politician, sports executive, and coach.
Early life and education
Rodolfo "Totoy" Tingzon was born on September 14, 1926. He is the son of baseball player and coach Julio Tingzon of the Canlubang Sugar Barons. He attended the National University (NU) and played baseball for the NU Bulldogs.[2][3]
Baseball
After graduation from NU, Tingzon managed his father's team Canlubang to a seven-straight championship at the Manila Bay Baseball League from 1965.[2]
He established the Little League Baseball program in the Philippines in 1964 and is considered as the "Father of Youth Baseball" in the country. He also founded PONY Baseball and Softball in Asia in 1975 and co-founded the World Boys Baseball Federation in 1982.[4][5][6]
In 2010, Tingzon was inducted to the PONY Baseball/Softball International Hall of Fame.[1][7][8]
Political career
Tingzon was vice governor of Laguna from 1980 to 1986. He was also a member of the House of Representatives for the province's second district from 1992 to 1995.[6] He was part of the Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (LDP).[9]
He later ran for Laguna governor in the 1995 election under the Lakas–NUCD–UMDP party but lost to Joey Lina.[10][11]
Death
Tingzon died in his sleep on November 17, 2023 at age 97.[5]
References
- ^ a b "PONY Field Director Wall of Fame". PONY Helpdesk. April 17, 2025. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ a b Alinea, Eddie (September 14, 2020). "Totoy Tingzon: Ama ng Youth Baseball". Saksi Ngayon. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ Poblador, Napoleon (August 11, 2017). "Pinoy gymnast wins in Macabiah Games". Manila Standard. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ Suing, Ivan (March 19, 2025). "New baseball chief starts swinging, eyes Japanese model". Daily Tribune. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ a b Ramos, Gerry (November 20, 2023). "Totoy Tingzon, father of Philippine youth baseball, passes away". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ a b Alinea, Eddie (April 8, 2024). "A tribute to Totoy Tingzon, father of youth baseball in PHL and Asia". Philippine News Today. 63 (22): 16 – via Issuu.
- ^ "Tingzon feted tonight in PONY anniversary". The Philippine Star. July 24, 2010. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ "Father of RP youth baseball to be inducted to hall of fame". The Philippine Star. January 10, 2010. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ "Save Laguna Lake". Manila Standard. September 13, 1992. p. 4. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ "Tingson (sic), Lakas-NUCD gubernatorial bet". Manila Standard. March 21, 1994. p. 4. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ "Tingzon congratulates Lina". Manila Standard. May 15, 1995. p. 6. Retrieved August 6, 2025.