Atoy Co | |
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Member of the Pasig City Council from the 1st district | |
In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2007 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Pasig, Rizal, Philippines | October 15, 1951
Basketball career | |
Personal information | |
Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Listed weight | 168 lb (76 kg) |
Career information | |
College | Mapúa |
Playing career | 1975–1988 |
Position | Shooting guard / point guard |
Coaching career | 1989–1991, 2012–present |
Career history | |
As player: | |
1972–1984 | Crispa Redmanizers |
1985–1986 | Manila Beer Brewmasters |
1987–1988 | Great Taste/Presto Ice Cream |
As coach: | |
1989–1991 | Crispa 400 |
2012–2018 | Mapúa |
Career highlights and awards | |
As player:
As head coach: As commissioner:
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Fortunato "Atoy" Gan Co Jr. (born October 15, 1951) is a Filipino former basketball player and coach who played 13 seasons in the Philippine Basketball Association, mostly with Crispa Redmanizers. Nicknamed "The Fortune Cookie" (a pun on his name and ethnicity) during his playing days, he was notable for his trademark turnaround fadeaway jump shot.[1] He is also a former politician and actor.