12 Facts About Rudy Distrito

Rudy Distrito's moniker is The Destroyer because of his rugged and intense brand of play.

For three years, Distrito played collegiate basketball in the University of the East under coach Filo Pumaren and at the same time played for Crispa in the MICAA.

Rudy Distrito was recruited by Crispa and played with the Redmanizers from 1981 to 1982.

Rudy Distrito stayed on with the SMC ballclub until the team filed a leave of absence after the 1985 season.

Rudy Distrito revert to amateur status and briefly played for Magnolia in the PABL and was signed by the Ginebra San Miguel as a free agent in 1987.

Rudy Distrito spent the best years of his career with Ginebra playing under coach Robert Jaworski.

Rudy Distrito was traded to Swift for Pido Jarencio in 1992, and played for the RFM Franchise until 1995.

Rudy Distrito was suspended and eventually banned for life by then PBA Commissioner Jun Bernardino in 1995 for committing a flagrant foul after hoisting a dangerous tackle on then-Alaska rookie Jeffrey Cariaso in midair while Cariaso was going for an uncontested layup during their game against the Milkmen in the 1995 PBA All-Filipino Cup finals.

Rudy Distrito was never able to play in the PBA again.

Rudy Distrito played from the San Juan Knights in the MBA alongside Chris Calaguio, former teammate Bonel Balingit, Omanzie Rodriguez and Chito Victolero during the 1999 season.

Rudy Distrito moved to the United States with his family shortly after his retirement and got separated from his wife thereafter.

Rudy Distrito is currently based in his hometown in Bacolod City.