Badolato, coaching legend, 74
MANILA, Philippines — Legendary coach Edmundo “Ato” Badolato, who produced great players behind a solid high school basketball program, passed away Sunday evening due to cardiac arrest.
He was 74.
Tributes from mostly players he once coached were posted on social media for Badolato, who transformed the San Beda junior program as the yardstick in Philippine basketball.
“Sad news. The winningest high school coach, my mentor,” said Ginebra stalwart LA Tenorio.
“Will miss you Ato. Ikaw ang malaking rason bakit ako nandito sa posisyon ko ngayon (You are the big reason why I’m here in my position now),” said Tenorio.
Also posting tributes were champion coach Eric Altamirano, Borgie Hermida, Benjie Paras, Dindo Pumaren, Ronnie Magsanoc, JVee Casio and Baser Amer among others.
Badolato also served as UAAP commissioner and national team coach.
Details of his wake have yet to be finalized.
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