Atoy Co

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. He is also a former politician and actor.

Atoy Co
Co in 2010
Member of the
Pasig City Council
from the 1st district
In office
June 30, 1998  June 30, 2007
Personal details
Born (1951-10-15) October 15, 1951
Pasig, Rizal, Philippines
Basketball career
Personal information
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight168 lb (76 kg)
Career information
CollegeMapúa Institute of Technology
Playing career1975–1988
PositionShooting guard / point guard
Coaching career1989–1991, 2012–present
Career history
As player:
1972–1984Crispa Redmanizers
1985–1986Manila Beer Brewmasters
1987–1988Great Taste/Presto Ice Cream
As coach:
1989–1991Crispa 400
2012–2018Mapúa Cardinals
Career highlights and awards
As player:
  • 15× PBA champion
  • PBA Most Valuable Player (1979)
  • PBA Hall of Fame Class of 2005
  • PBA's 25 Greatest Players
  • 9× PBA Mythical First Team (1975–1977, 1979–1984)
  • PBA scoring champion (1979)

As head coach:

As commissioner:

  • 1st commissioner of the UNTV Cup (2013–present)
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