However, I firmly believe that Chavez is the greatest – and certainly most beloved – Hispanic boxer of all-time. Munoz was the recipient of virtually every possible honor and was elected to 11 consecutive Pro Bowls and named All-Pro 11 straight times from 1981 through 1991. El Santo wasn’t just a wrestler; he was a movie star, a comic book superhero and a brand unto himself. While at Santos, PelÃ?© won 9 state championships, 6 Brazilian championships, 2 Libertadores Cups (South American Cup) and 2 Intercontinental Cups. Required fields are marked *, Prove You\'re Human * “Never in my life have I seen such control in someone so young,” Wright said. Of the areas local youth talent, about 82 percent are of Latino descent. There are currently nineteen MLS clubs, two of which - Montreal and Toronto - are located in Canada. The Puerto Rican NBA All Star is one of the league’s biggest ambassadors. From rightfield, he unleashed laser-like throws on a regular basis and set a record by leading the National League in assists in five different seasons. Rod Carew I think most Americans think Carew is of African-American descent, however, he certainly is not. Juan Marichal made his major league debut for the San Francisco Giants against the Philadelphia Phillies on July 19, 1960. During his amateur boxing career, De La Hoya’s record was an outstanding 223-5 with 163 knockouts. Marichal entered the major leagues in 1960 with the San Francisco Giants and made an immediate impression by going 6-2 in eleven starts with a 2.66 ERA. From sex scandals to drugs to just outright bad sportsmanship, scandals put the career of any sports star in jeopardy. The accomplishments of these Latino basketball players show that not only is sports a good way for Latinos to make a living in a new country but it is also a way to build a positive self-identity and be identified across the country as Latino, not Latino-American. Carlos Arroyo is from Puerto Rico and was the leader of the 2004 Puerto Rican national team which defeated the United States team in Olympic play, becoming the first country to defeat the U.S. in Olympic play since 1992. That same year, he also received the Laureus World Sports Awards Lifetime Achievement Award from South African President Nelson Mandela and remains a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador to this very day. Pele ended his career with a total of 1281 goals in 1363 matches, nearly one per game, becoming the highest goalscorer in professional soccer history. When he reported for his first spring of minor-league ball in 1960 in upstate N.Y. it was so cold, Perez once said, “I could feel it in my bones, how I missed the heat of my country and the love of my family.”. By 1960, the Pirates would win the National League pennant with Clemente hitting .314 with 16 homers and a team-high 94 RBI while making his first All-Star team. 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During his 13-seasons of play, the durable Munoz started 164 of 168 games from 1980-1990 and even caught 7 passes and scored four touchdowns on tackle eligible plays. Compiling this list of the 10 greatest Hispanic athletes of all-time has been the toughest top ten lists I have ever had to write. ChÃ?¡vez holds a career record of 107 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, with 80 knockouts. Today, programs like La Liga del Barrio, a youth basketball league in Philadelphia are created to encourage Latino/a youth to participate in sports, and to teach them the importance of discipline and education. It is for the fame, the money, the love of the game, but above all it is a way to fit in and find an identity. Alberto Juantorena, known as El Caballo or The Horse, began as a basketball player, but he became a sprinter and competed at the 1972 Olympics, making the semi-finals of the 400 meters. For many young Latino/as who come to the United States as immigrants, sports is one way to connect with people their own age, both of their race and of other races. As the star forward of the New York Knicks, he led the team to its first Atlantic Division title in almost 20 years. His 1,652 RBI is also tops among Latinos. I’m sure you have better things to do than listen to me gripe. Latino countries that have hosted the event besides Uruguay are Chile in 1962 and Mexico in 1970 and 1986. On December 23, an earthquake that killed thousands, and left many more homeless rocked the city of Managua, Nicaragua. Out of all of Clemente’s vast skills, his best tool was probably his powerful right arm. MLS is below many leagues in skill level on the video game as well, so kids are more likely to choose teams in Spanish or English leagues, or just countries themselves. Due to the increase in Latino participation and interest in the sport of basketball, the NBA has begun new marketing programs to capitalize on the opportunity. Many kids wear Air Jordan Basketball shoes, after the famous Michael Jordan. After playing for the Twins for a dozen seasons, Carew was traded to the Angels for four players where he finished out his career as brilliantly as he began it. Considered by many boxing fans as the best fighter to ever come from Mexico, Chavez accumulated 108 wins in his career. The Mexican pro left the world of golf in 2010 and took on the full-time job of motherhood. He won six world championship belts in three different weight classes, and for 13 years in a row, he did not lose a single match. The National Football League is the predominant football league in the United States. At any rate, De LaHoya’s accomplishments cannot be denied. For Mexico, it was a combination of Cubans who fled from the island during its struggles for independence, along with U.S. merchant marines and railroad workers. For many young Latino/as who come to the United States as immigrants, baseball is one way to connect with people of all ages and races. Having mentioned that, only seven countries in the world have actually won the world cup, so Latino countries have put forth more than their fair share of representation. Roberto Clemente Although I have Clemente ranked as my number two greatest Hispanic athlete of all-time, he is certainly the number one Hispanic athlete in American sporting history. In this way, he is allowed to play for a country where he has never resided. As a striker for the Chicago Fire, he earned over 2.8 million dollars last year and led the league in many statistical categories. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring 10 famous athletes who had a big impact on the sports world. Chi-Chi Rodriguez is also one of the great showmen – and one of my personal favorites in all of sports history. 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[9], All over Latin America there have been creations of baseball leagues that allow those kids to continue to play as they get older. Worldwide recognition of basketball began in 1992 when the American "Dream Team", the name of the Olympic basketball team, swept the Olympic Games blowing out every country they played. Carew used a variety of crouched batting stances to hit over .300 in an amazing 15 consecutive seasons, achieving a .328 lifetime average in the process. “I figure kids are the future. A player with potential to become an icon for the MLS is Mexican Cuauhtemoc Blanco. In short, not only is Pele the greatest Hispanic athlete of all-time, but one of the greatest Hispanic humanitarians as well – and that was enough to earn him the number one spot on my all-time list of the greatest Hispanic athletes of all-time. These combined truths have made kids either dream about playing soccer abroad, or just play an entirely different sport. Along with their impeccable talent, their name brings in plenty of recognition with sponsors and such. Born October 20, 1937 in Laguna Verde, Dominican Republic, Marichal is remembered for his high leg kick, dominating pitches and old school intimidation tactics, which included aiming pitches directly at the opposing batters’ helmets if the occasion called for it. One team in the MLS recently changed its name to Chivas USA, which is comparable to Chivas Guadalajara in the Mexican National League. Pele competed on three more Brazilian World Cup teams in 1962, 1966 and 1970, two of which Brazil won (1962 and 1970) although his contributions were limited in 1962 and 1966 because of injuries. As for marketing in video games, FIFA 09 was very successful as well. That all changed with the arrival of the Nuyoricans. He has also led the AL in batting average, home runs, and runs batted (each in different years).[14].

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