Background
Franco was born in 30 November 1925 in Tondo, Manila to Sabina Tan and Agaton Franco.
Franco was born in 30 November 1925 in Tondo, Manila to Sabina Tan and Agaton Franco.
He is the youngest among 6 siblings. He had four sisters and one older brother. Franco is of Spanish and Chinese descent.
The highlight of Franco"s career was his participation at the 1951 Asian Games in the high jump event finishing 1.93m.
He participated at the 1952 Summer Olympics in the high jump event finishing 31st. Franco stood six foot tall.
Franco later played basketball, then he became a basketball referee upon his retirement as a basketball player. The former high jumper then started his career as a police officer
He became a technical official in track and field
The journalist approached PABL chairman, Oscar Villadolid who recognized Franco. Villadolid introduced Franco to the stuff then dictates from then on he is to be allowed to watch any game he pleases and a seat at the presidential box is to be reserved for him. Franco then watched numerous games at the Coliseum.
Sometime in his later years, Franco suffered a stroke but remained on watching games at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.
He died in early 2008 due to a lingering illness.