June Mar Fajardo wins third straight PBA MVP

June Mar Fajardo made history on Friday night. GMA News

June Mar Fajardo won his third straight Most Valuable Player award on Thursday.

The San Miguel Beer center became the first player to win the PBA's top award three times in a row.

The 6-foot-11 big man tied the tally of William "Bogs" Adornado of three MVP trophies. Only Mon Fernandez and Alvin Patrimonio, who each have four, own more PBA MVP awards.

Fajardo beat out other contenders Jayson Castro and Calvin Abueva for the honor after leading San Miguel to the Philippine Cup title earlier this year. Fajardo returned from knee injury to help the Beermen get back from a 3-0 deficit in the finals against Alaska to win the series.

Chris Newsome of Meralco, meanwhile, won the Rookie of the Year award.

Chris Newsome was the league's top newcomer this season. GMA News

Here is the full list of winners in the league's annual awards:

Sportsmanship Award:
June Mar Fajardo (San Miguel Beer)

Most Improved Player:
Jericho Cruz (Rain or Shine)

All-Defensive Team:
Marc Pingris (Star)
Japeth Aguilar (Barangay Ginebra)
Gabe Norwood (Rain or Shine)
Ping Exciminiano (Alaska)
Chris Ross (San Miguel Beer)

Rookie of the Year:
Chris Newsome (Meralco)

Second Mythical Team:
Alex Cabagnot (San Miguel)
LA Tenorio (Barangay Ginebra)
Japeth Aguilar (Barangay Ginebra)
Asi Taulava (NLEX)
Sean Anthony (NLEX)

First Mythical Team:
Jayson Castro (TNT)
Terrence Romeo (GlobalPort)
June Mar Fajardo (San Miguel Beer)
Calvin Abueva (Alaska)
Arwind Santos (San Miguel Beer)

Most Valuable Player:
June Mar Fajardo (San Miguel Beer)