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| Born | (1958-07-09)July 9, 1958 (age 66) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Filipino | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||||||||||||||
| College | Lyceum of the Philippines University | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing career | 1984–1993 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Small forward | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 10, 11, 12, 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||||||||||||||
| As player: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1984–1985 | Magnolia | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1986–1993 | Ginebra | ||||||||||||||||||||
| As coach: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2001 | ANA Freezers | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Career highlights and awards | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Genaro "Dante"Gonzalgo[1] (born July 8, 1958) is aFilipino former basketball player. He was nicknamed "Bicol Express",[2] and "Iron Man".[3]
Gonzalgo played forCrispa 400 from 1980 to 1981 inMICAA.[1]
Gonzalgo played forMagnolia in 1984 until 1985. After the temporary disbandment of Magnolia, he played forGinebra underRobert Jaworski, and He played withChito Loyzaga.[4][5] While playing at Ginebra, he was one of his toughest defenders and trusted import-stopper.[6] Gonzalgo was the PBA's original Iron Man whose 280 straight games played from 1987 to 1991 was the league record beforeAlvin Patrimonio eventually surpassed it.[3]
On April 5, 1990, Gonzalgo shot a three-pointer againstNorman Black-coachedSan Miguel Beermen in a crucial semifinal game. But after he fouled Dignadice, it missed his first attempt, before deliberately missing the second. Añejo importSylvester Gray collared the rebound, then quickly threw the ball toRey Cuenco, who then passed it to Gonzalgo, and shot a three-pointer sealing Anejo's 123–122 win.[3]
Gonzalgo was part of1990 Philippine Team that won silver medal in1990 Asian Games. The team was also coached by Jaworski.[7][8] He also played for the national team in1982 Asian Games, and1983 SEA Games.
Gonzalgo coached the ANA Freezers inPBL.[1]
Gonzalgo is fromSorsogon. He became a Kagawad on his barangay.[1]
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