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In baseball, Latinos make up the largest minority group and many Latinos have become stars in the league. In 2008, 27 percent of MLB players were of Latino heritage. Other sports such as basketball, hockey, and football are seeing a rise in the participation of Latino/a athletes, although they still remain a minority within the leagues.
Tony Alva is regarded among the most influential skateboarders of all time. U.S. Olympian Brenda Villa, the most decorated athlete in the world of women's water polo. Guillermo Gracida Jr. is considered one of the greatest polo players of all-time, along with his brother Carlos. David Aldana – professional motorcycle racer
Latino athletes on Team USA were part of team events that earned the U.S. two gold medals and one silver medal at the Games. Latinos on Team USA: 2 gold, 1 silver Argentina: 1 gold, 1 gold, 1 bronze
Pelé (born 1940), co-winner FIFA Player of the 20th Century, Named athlete of the 20th century; Alfredo Di Stéfano (1926–2014), chosen one of Spain's Golden Anniversary Players; Diego Maradona (born 1960), co-winner FIFA Player of the 20th Century; Lionel Messi (born 1987), 6x World Footballer of the Year; Ronaldo (born 1976) Ronaldinho ...
This is a list of notable Hispanic and Latino Americans: citizens or residents of the United States with origins in Latin America or Spain. [1] The following groups are officially designated as "Spanish/Hispanic/Latino": [2] Mexican American, (Stateside) Puerto Rican, Cuban American, Dominican American, Costa Rican American, Guatemalan American, Honduran American, Nicaraguan American ...
National Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off September 15. In honor of the festivities, here are 15 famous Hispanic people who are trailblazers in their fields. Rita Moreno, 91, Is an EGOT Legend.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, read on about influential Latinas, from Selena to Shakira to Dolores Huerta. 50+ Most Influential Latin American Women in History for Hispanic Heritage Month ...
Félix Sánchez – track and field athlete who specializes in the 400 meter hurdles; of Dominican parents [41] Carlos Santana − professional baseball first baseman and catcher for the Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Phillies [38] Pedro Sosa – football offensive tackle for the Hartford Colonials of the United Football League