Black History Month: Roberto Clemente, baseball’s eternal legend
The late Puerto Rican Pittsburgh Pirates star is one of Major League Baseball’s legends not only for his exploits on the field but for his humanitarian legacy.
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Panama Al Brown was the first Latin American world boxing champ
He spent days partying with Edith Piaf and Picasso, he was a dancer for Josephine Baker and a lover of the poet Jean Cocteau… Al Brown, the first Latin boxing champion.
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Martín Dihigo, an “Immortal” who was born to play baseball
Cuban Martín Dihigo was born to play baseball and is described by most as one of the most versatile players the sport has ever seen. He could do it all.
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Minnie Miñoso, bright star in the Negro League and the Majors
Minnie Miñoso’s status as a legend was marked for eternity when in December of 2021 he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Golden Era Committee.
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BHM: Juan Marichal, the Don of Major League Baseball
Six-time 20 game winner Juan Marichal was one of the best pitchers in the history of the Major Leagues and the first Dominican to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
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Black History Month: David Ortiz, a Major League Legend
David Ortiz is one of the best sluggers who has stepped on the diamond, and recently was chosen to the National Baseball Hall of the Fame in his first year of eligibility
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Orlando Cepeda, “Bambino Boricua” left his mark on the diamond
Nicknamed “The Baby Bull” and “Cha-Cha”, Orlando Cepeda was one of the most prolific home run hitters of this time and is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame
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Black History Month: Felix “Tito” Trinidad, a legend of the ring
Felix “Tito” Trinidad is considered one of the best boxers to ever come from Puerto Rico, winning titles in three divisions and fighting the best of his generation.
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Black History Month: Tony Oliva, a Cuban legend with the Twins
Tony Oliva left Cuba in search of fulfilling his dreams of being a baseball player and became one of the best outfielders of his generation and a “Hall of Famer”.
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BHM: Negro League players became stars in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico’s Winter Baseball League was a haven for Negro League players in the 1930’s and 1940’s, including among others Hall of Famers Satchel Paige and Joshua Gibson.
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Mijaín López, the Cuban Hercules with four Olympic gold medals
Cuban wrestler Mijaín López made history in the pasat Olympic Games in Tokyo by becoming the fourth athlete with four consecutive titles in the same event.
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BHM: Caterine Ibargüen, Colombian Queen of Athletics
Colombian athlete Caterine Ibargüen reaped great triumphs in her great career becoming Olympic and world triple jump champion, and an inspiration for many
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BHM: Jasmine Camacho, Olympic queen of Puerto Rico
Jasmine Camacho-Quinn conquered the second Olympic gold medal in the history of Puerto Rico in Tokyo capping off an unforgettable 2021 and fulfilling her dream.
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Teofilo Stevenson, the Cuban Leyend of Boxing
He was tempted with millions of dollars to desert the “Isla Bonita” and fight against Muhammad Ali, but Teofilo Stevenson always remained faithful to Cuba.
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Black History Month: Rolando Blackman, from Panama to the world
As part of Black History Month, Unanimo Sports celebrates Panamanian Rolando Blackman, one of the best Latin American players who has seen action in the NBA.
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BHM: Ex boxing champ Chegüi Torres life went beyond sports
The life José Luis “Chegüi” Torres had many facets, including sports where he was an Olympic medalist and world champion, as well as civic service and journalism.
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Black History Month: Teófilo Cubillas, Peruvian soccer legend
Teófilo Cubillas, who at the age of 21 scored 5 goals in a World Cup, was one of the most important soccer players during the 70s, even impressing Pelé.
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Alex Pompez rose from numbers king to top notch baseball scout
Alejandro Pompez was among the most influential owners in black baseball history and discovered Hall of Fame talents such as Orlando Cepeda, Juan Marichal and Willie Mays
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Hansel Enmanuel wants to be the first NBA player with one arm
Hansel Emmanuel lost his left arm in an accident when he was a child, but his dream of reaching the NBA and becoming a professional has not been taken away
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Mahomes vs Hurts: A Super Bowl for History
Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts to go down in NFL history as the first starting quarterbacks of African-American descent to face off in a Super Bowl
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Part 1: Firpo, ‘Wild Bull of the Pampas’
The legacy of Luis Firpo will never be forgotten for the latin american community, as well as his fight with Jack Dempsey. Nowadays, people are still cheering his name
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Part 2: Firpo, ‘Wild Bull of the Pampas’
The legacy of Luis Firpo will never be forgotten for the latin american community, as well as his fight with Jack Dempsey. Nowadays, people are still cheering his name
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The Legacy of Jim Thorpe and his Eternally Strong “Bright Path”
Resiliency, endurance and discipline. These words describe Jim Thorpe, a man who conquered the world by putting his feet on the ground, always staying true to his roots
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Dominos in Culture and Sports
Domino is much more than a board game, it is also part of our Hispanic Heritage and the World Championship is coming up at the end of this month
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Hispanic Heritage: Top 10 Hispanic athletes and their legacy in the U.S.
Hispanic athletes, with their warrior spirit, have earned their place among the very best in the United States and beyond. ALSO READ: Salvador Sánchez had a short impressive boxing career…
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John Huarte was the first Hispanic Heisman Trophy winner in history
John Huarte‘s childhood working in the citrus and avocado orchard with his father and brothers is in the distant past, but the work ethic lingers on. That boy of Hispanic…
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Macho Camacho had a life of success, controversy and tragedy
Héctor “Macho” Camacho had a life surrounded by success, controversies and sadness. His outsized, energetic personality, his flamboyant attire in the ring as well as his undeniable hand-speed and ability…
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Salvador Sánchez had a short impressive boxing career before tragedy struck
Before Julio César Chávez and now Canelo Álvarez, there was a great rising Mexican fighter who captured the hearts and minds of Mexicans and boxing fans around the world. Armed…
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Marcelo Ríos and Guga Kuerten changed the Latin American tennis scene
By Javier Fauzón and Enrique Cano There are many amazing stories in the world of tennis over the years that will remain in the minds of the fans, but without…
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Julio Urías is the new face of Mexican pitchers in the Major Leagues
Julio Urías is an example of how talent and perseverance can overcome the odds. In a country like Mexico where soccer is of central focus, perhaps with the exception of…
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