At the beginning season of the 1963-1964 All District Basketball League, the Merizo Angels (previously named “Oyeas”) were considered to be one of the most formidable teams to beat.
The Merizo Angels consisted of:
- Frank Roberto, Center and Team Captain
- Jesus Cruz
- Joe Barcinas
- Frank Meno
- Jesus Lujan
- Joseph Cruz
Other impressionable teams, former and current players with basketball talent were:
Sinajana Rockers
- Pete Duenas (former teammate, became a graduate of the Navy Apprentice School and was in the U.S.)
- John Cruz
- Felix Rivera
- Ignacio Perez
- John M. Cruz (former teammate)
- Benny Evangelista
- Ben Lizama
- Frank Toves
Umatac Mounties
- Ray Topasna
- Jesus Sanchez
- Joe Aguon
- Frank Isezaki
- Ralph Quinata (also a Babe Ruth league baseball player)
Tamuning
- Manuel Salas
- John Aguon
- Frank McMurray
- Jackson McMurray
Agat Trotters
- John Aguigui
- Jesus Nauta
- Frank Quintanilla
- Ben Salas
- Andy Sablan (also a Babe Ruth league baseball player)
- Tony Chargualaf (former teammate joined the Army)
Agana City Slickers
No current team members named; however, the team lost its former members:
- Jesus Ulloa (considered one of the best all-around players in the league)
- Tony Anderson (an authentic rebounder)
- Joe Roberto (younger brother of Merizo’s Center, Frank Roberto)
Source:
____. 1964. Merizo Angels: Who’ll Clip Their Wings, January, Volume II, No. 1. Pacific Profile. Agana. Guam
