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Congratulations

2016 Latin American International Sports Hall of Fame Honorees

Greetings From The President Dear Friends:

This special year of 2016 marks the 41st anniversary of the founding of the Latin American International Sports Hall of Fame and we are proud to continue this heritage that has thrived ever since a small group of Laredo’s dedicated leaders joined together in 1974 to assure the promotion of the contributions by Latinos in the sports world and in our culture. The Latin American International Sports Hall of Fame, throughout these 40 years, has grown in prestige and many legendary sports figures and personalities have graced our presence, including boxing greats, baseball heroes and coaching legends.

The Class of 2016 is special as we honor pioneers, individuals who have set the standards high and have dismantled stereotypes while becoming champions on and off the field, court or track. Although we pay tribute to these legends and their great contributions by preserving their names in the records for our Hall of Fame, they in turn honor us greatly by being here with us.

Andres Ramos, Jr., President

Today, even more than ever, we continue to strive to fulfill our dream of establishing a Latin Sports Hall of Fame Museum that would be the first of it’s kind in the US and will serve to offer people a close up view of the invaluable treasures collected throughout the years. Visitors will soon be provided the opportunity to view the pictures of our honorees and study some of the memorabilia that relives the historical moments at the upcoming Hall of Fame Center. This would not have been possible without the generous support of the Benavides family who will be providing us with their building in historic downtown Laredo. To them, we are eternally grateful.

Our deepest gratitude goes to all who have supported us throughout the last forty years and have helped keep this grand project alive. It is because of our supporters that all this is possible. We look forward to the continued sharing of our culture and accolades to be bestowed to the future generations.

Adelante!

Andres “Andy” Ramos President

Board of Directors Co Fo u n d e r s :

Peter Lizcano Vice President

Eduardo Cavazos Advisor

Pitin Guajardo Director

B o a rd o f D i re c t o r s

Sara Carrasco Board Member

Cynthia Haynes-Ramirez Board Member

Isidro “Chilo”Garcia Board Member

Eduardo “Wayo”Cavazos Jr. Board Member

Juan Francisco Ochoa Sports Ambassador

Jose Garcia Museum Board Member

41st Annual Induction Banquet 6-7pm........................................................................................................................................................................ Social Hour Welcome.................................................................................................................................Andres Ramos, Jr. / President Invocation....................................................................................................................................................... Father Paul Frey Presentation of Colors ..........................................................................................................................Nixon High School National Anthem.................................................................................................................................................. Aly Sanchez

In d u c t ion C er e m on y

Guillermo “Memo” Treviño............................................................................................................Sportsman of the Year Roberto Garza................................................................................................................................................................Football McFarland High School.................................................................................................................................. Cross Country Hector Noyola............................................................................................................................. Boys & Girls Club Director Dr. Jane Cigarroa Unzeitig.................................................................................................................. Mountain Climbing William “Willie” Valls...........................................................................................................................................................Track Manuel Hinojosa.................................................................................................................Sports Ambassador/Museum Gabriel Lugo Morales....................................................................................................................................................Beisbol

Awa r d s & R e c o g n i t i on s

Monica Pastrana, Adriana Gonzalez de Rodriguez+ & Karina M. Villarreal+........................Inspiration Award Carlos “Chale” Peña...............................................................................................................................Special Recognition Sports Excellence UISD Superintendent.............................................................................................................................................. Roberto Santos Director of Athletics.............................................................................................................................................. Bobby Cruz LISD Superintendent......................................................................................................................................... Dr. Marcus Nelson Director of Athletics.......................................................................................................................................... Sylvia Barrera St. Augustine High School Superintendent....................................................................................................................................... Dr. Rosa Maria Vida Athletic Director............................................................................................................................................... Rodrigo Romo Dario Hinojosa Award Presenter...............................................................................................................Felix Velasquez

C lo si ng

Congratulations class of 2016 Thank you family and friends for joining us on our 41st Anniversary Celebration

see you next year!

Roberto Garza

Football Texas A&M Kingsville 1997-2000 Chicago Bears 2005-2015

Roberto Garza Football

Told he wouldn’t’ make it in college football, Roberto Garza became more determined to prove those nay sayers wrong.

He was on the Texas A&M University Kingsville Javalina football squad for four seasons 1997-2000.

He even went further and excelled in track and field winning the NCAA Division II title in the shot put in 2000 after a third place finish in 1999. He won the Lone Star Conference titles in the discus 1999 and shot put in 2000 to earn Most Valuable Men’s field performer honors.

In 2011 Garza became the 11th Javalina to be inducted into the LSC Hall of Honor.

He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft and would play center for the Falcons until 2004.

He signed a one year contract with the Chicago Bears in 2005 and signed a six-year contract extension in 2006. In that season, the Bears reached a 39-14 victory over the New Orleans Saints, which allowed them to claim the NFC Championship and advance to the Super Bowl XLI. However, they fell short of the championship losing 29-17 to the Indianapolis Colts.

Among the almost 1,700 National League players in the 2006 season, Garza was one of only 19 Hispanics.

Garza became a free agent after the 2013 season, but was resigned to a 1-year contract on February 27, 2014. On April 2, 2015, Garza was released by the Bears, ending a ten-year tenure.

He is the Spanish speaking analyst for Telemundo Fox Deportes and ESPN Deportes and has done this for the last 2 SuperBowls.

Congratulations Roberto Garza!

For your induction to the 2016 LSHOF Your Laredo Fans

SPORTS AMBASSADOR

Gabriel Lugo Morales Beisbol L. M. Salón de la Fama Monterrey, México 2000

Gabriel Lugo Morales Baseball

Extraordinario segunda base mexicano nacido en el Fuerte, Sinalóa México. Sr. Gabriel Lugo Morales, destacó en su Carrera de Beisbolista de 1964 a 1982 con mas de 1,000 carreras producidas y un porcentaje de batéo de por vida de 300.

Jugó en equipos de la Liga Mexicana con Aurelio Rodriguez y Bobby Treviño en los Cañeros de los Mochis y con los Saraperos de Saltillo fue seleccionado para el juego de estrellas en 4 temporadas en 1971, 1973, 1974 y 1976. Gabriel Lugo Morales se le denominó en la década de los 70’s, el mejor productor de carreras con 822 carreras producidas.

En la Liga Mexicana del Pacifico destacó jugando en los 70’s para los Venados de Mazatlan, los Mayos de Navojoa, las Aguilas del Mexicali y los Yaquis de Ciudad Obregón.

Gabriel Lugo Morales ingresó al Salon de la Fama del Beisbol de México en el año 2000. Y es considerado, sin lugar a dudas una figura del Beisbol Mexicano.

Gabriel Lugo BASEBALL

Guillermo “Memo” Treviño Sportsman of the Year Community & Youth Advocate

Memo Treviño Sportsman of the Year

For the Treviño family, the spirit of community service runs deep. The family holds a strong tradition of community involvement, especially where youth are concerned.

This year’s Sportsman of the Year, Guillermo “Memo” Treviño, continues the family legacy. In fact, his father, the Hall of Fame honored his father, the late Jose “Pepe” Treviño, as its first Sportsman of the Year.

This year’s honoree serves as president of Southern Distributing, a multi-brand beer and soft drink distributor. Along with his business interests, Treviño remains actively involved in several worthwhile organizations. He serves on the Board of Directors of BBVA Compass USA, is a member of the Board of Trustees of Rice University and is the immediate past president of the Boys and Girls Club of Laredo.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbot recently appointed Treviño to serve on the Board of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. He previously served as a director of the San Antonio Branch of the Dallas Federal Reserve and as a member of the Board of Directors of International Bank of Commerce. He also held the office of president for several organizations, including the Laredo Chamber of Commerce, the Laredo Development Foundation and the Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association. He also served as Jefe de los Caballeros de la Republica del Rio Grande.

Treviño currently serves as a member of the Board of the Texas Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs, the Texas A & M International University College of Business Administration’s Business Advisory Council and he sits on the board of Casa Misericordia, a shelter for victims of domestic violence. A graduate of Rice University, Treviño earned an Option II MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.

Congratulations Memo On your induction to the 2016 LSHOF! Love, Your Family.

The Latin Sports Hall of Fame Salutes the Jose C. “Pepe” Treviño family for their continued support of our community and youth activities

Jose C. “Pepe” Treviño

First Sportsman of the Year 1977 Sacred Heart Orphanage Boys and Girls Clubs Business cofounder of the Latin Sports Hall of Fame Education Scholarship-1975

Memo Treviño

Sportsman of the Year

Jose C. “Pepe” and Guillermo “Memo” and the Treviño Family

“A world made better by their efforts!

MUCHAS GRACIAS!

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McFarland High School Cougars Cross Country Team California State Champions 1987

L-R Standing: Thomas Valles, Victor Puentes, Damacio Diaz, Johnny Samaniego, Jose Cardenas, U.S. Army, Staff Sergeant, Coach Jim White. L-R Kneeling: Luis Partida, Danny Diaz

McFarland High School Cougars 1987 Cross Country Team “To the Top” For eight young men what seemed like an impossibility turned into a concrete reality when they became California’s Division 3 1987 State Champion Cross Country team. Making them the first all Latino California State Champions in Cross Country.

Prior to the 1987 season the team made specific goals .

1st was to win the West Sierra League championship.

2nd was to win the South Area championship.

3rd was to win the Central Section championship to qualify them for the State Championship Meet.

These were the competitions leading up to the State Meet. All their goals were represented by small mountains one bigger than the other leading up to the peak of the biggest mountain, The state Championship. “To the Top”; became their motto that season.

These young men worked in the fields and struggled with family dynamics and discrimination, often taking on adult responsibilities upon their young shoulders., Yet, nothing deterred them from reaching their goal of becoming champions.

Coach White helped mold the eight young men into champions. He mentored

Coach Jim White

them, pushed them to the limits and taught them that education would be their vehicle to a better life. He understood the challenges that they faced as migrant farm workers, laboring in the heat and cold, struggling to help their parents make ends meet. Despite the adversities, White held the team together and led them to their ultimate victory, establishing a dynasty of Cross Country excellence that continues to this day.

In 2015, the heroics of both coach and team were captured in an inspiring movie, McFarland USA. The film documented the team’s many obstacles as well as its steadfastness and determination in reaching the state championship. Today, the team continues to live in McFarland, each contributing to their beloved community in different capacities.

Coach Jim White led the Cougars to 9 state titles. Now retired he is a motivational speaker.

Thomas Valles, the lead runner is a correctional officer for the California State Prison system.

Johnny Samaniego is a PE teacher who assumed the role after Coach White.

Jose Cardenas, U.S. Army, Staff Sergeant.

Damacio Diaz is a police officer/detective.

Victor Puentes works for an agricultural company.

Danny Diaz is a guidance counselor at his alma mater, McFarland High.

Luis Partida attended Cal. State University Bakersfield.

Congratulations!

Your friends from Laredo, Texas.

Thank You Jose Cardenas, U.S. Army, Staff Sergeant (1987 McFarland team member) for your service to our country and currently deployed to Kuwait.

Top L-R: Victor Puentes, David Diaz, Danny Diaz, Damacio Diaz, Coach Jim White. Kneeling: Johnny Samaniego, Thomas Valles

William “Willie”Valls Track

The youngest of 10 children born to Antonio Valls and Rafaela Mendiola Valls, William “Willie” Valls grew up near Downtown Laredo where he was exposed to football, basketball, baseball and track. He learned to love sports by watching his brothers participate in various events.

Willie Valls

Track Martin High School 1943-1948 University of Texas 1951-1952

Like his brothers before him, Willie began his sporting career at Martin High School where he lettered in football and track. Of the two sports, he particularly excelled in track, setting records in the 120-high hurdles at the Robstown Relays at 14.9 seconds and then at the Conference Meet, posting a time of 14.5 seconds.

These records stood for many years. Although he suffered a couple of setbacks at the state meet, it did not deter him from furthering his track career at Laredo Community College.

His speed caught the eye of Coach Clyde Littlefield, the legendary track coach at the University of Texas at Austin. He offered Willie a scholarship to run for the Longhorns and he quickly developed into Texas’ top high hurdler. UT had the world record sprint relay team in 1952 and the track team was invited to many meets across the country.

Even though Willie wasn’t the fastest sprinter on the team, Littlefield took him to the meets anyway because of his ability to run the curve on the third leg. Willie had one more year of eligibility at UT and look forward to finishing his career as a Longhorn, however, he sustained a career-ending hamstring muscle injury to his right leg at the Border Olympics in Laredo. Nonetheless, he ended his career as a record-setting sprinter for Martin High School and a top running talent at the University of Texas at Austin.

After a stint in the US Air Force, Willie returned to Laredo where he married his beloved Minerva Ramon, a teacher at Martin High School. He then embarked on a career with the Texas Employment Commission that lasted 30 years and yielded many awards and honors for him.

Willie believes that his time training, practicing and participating in great sports programs helped him to develop incredible management skills that enabled him to achieve great things in his professional career. Now retired, he and his wife live in Cedar Park, Texas. Together, they have a daughter and a son, and four grandchildren.

Congratulations

to all 2016 Inductees Latin American International Sports Hall of Fame

Dr. Jane Cigarroa Unzeitig Alpine Mountain Climber Mt. Kilimanjaro/European Alps 2000s to Present

Dr. Jane Cigarroa Unzeitig Mountain Climbing

One can say that the song “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” could have very well been written for Dr. Jane Cigarroa Unzeitig.

During the past 10 years, the Laredo doctor has scaled the heights, going to the Mt. Everest Base Camp, climbing the legendary Mt. Kilimanjaro and scaling both the New Zealand Alps and the European Alps, for the latter, making the trek from France to Italy to Switzerland. She also trekked through Three Sisters and Katoomba Falls in Australia, the Torres del Paine in Patagonia and the Glacier National Park.

“The key for me is the enjoyment of exercise, the social interaction with different people and the great expectation of new trails to explore,” Unzeitig explained.

When planning a trek or a climb, Unzeitig notes that physical conditioning must be optimized and that means “working out, not just for fun, but with a goal in mind.”

Indeed, Unzeitig remains active even off the trail. An avid sportswoman, she takes to the Inner City Pool for a 6:00AM swim several times a week and, by her estimation, can “still do a decent flip turn.” For Unzeitig, swimming stands as a lifelong passion.

She took to the water as a youngster, swimming at the downtown Boys and Girls Club and participating in water shows organized by Estela Kramer. Competitive swimming got the 1972 J.W. Nixon High School graduate to Northwestern University where she swam for the “Wet and Wildcats” throughout her two years there.

Along with aquatics, Unzeitig also enjoys playing tennis. She plays at least twice per week and participates in tournaments all over the State of Texas. Locally, the tournaments are sponsored by United High School, the Laredo Country Club and the Laredo Tennis Association. “I have competed at the UTSA events for several years, advancing my ranking to the current 3.5 level,” she said. She and her sister Marti de Llano have even won a few tournaments. Being over four decades older than most of their competition, the sisters believe that strategy and experience trump physical agility.

“Competitive sports, hiking, trekking, swimming and all outdoors activities have been a great outlet for me, and a key to maintaining good health,” Unzeitig said.

Even though, by her own estimation, she has never excelled at any sport, Unzeitig exemplifies the goal of persistence in athletic activity as well as in attempting new challenges at every age.

Congratulations

Dr. Jane Cigarroa Unzeitig for your induction into the Latin Sports Hall of Fame Your Laredo Fans. Keep Climbing!

2016 LATIN SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE

From Antarctica to Everest to Kilimanjaro, here’s to our favorite hiker, biker, tennis ace and intrepid explorer.

From your amazed family.

Congratulations

We are so proud to call you our father and our grandfather. You are a caring, understanding and funny person!

Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment! You are the best dad, ever!

Love, Theresa, Bill, Caren, Ken, Ben, Catherine, Megan, Emily and your love of 54 years, Minerva.

Manuel Hinojosa

Sports Ambassador Port Isabel, Texas 1980s – Present

Manuel Hinojosa

Sports Ambassador

This year’s Sports Ambassador stands as a true Renaissance man: architect, artist, collector and historian. Manuel Hinojosa’s lifelong mission remains the preservation of sports history and memorabilia in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas and, in some cases, beyond.

A graduate of Mission High School, Hinojosa earned his degree in Art from Pan American University (now the University of Texas-Pan Am). He then went on to earn his degree in Architecture from the University of Southern Louisiana in Lafayette. Now in his 38th year of practice, he serves as a partner at the distinguished ROFA Architects in McAllen, Texas.

While he has received numerous accolades for his architectural work, including being named a distinguished Fellow of the American Institute of Architecture (FAIA) in 2009, his greatest passion comes in the preservation of sports history for his community. He uses his artistic talents to capture the careers of many famous sports icons. His paintings have attracted the likes of Beckett Magazine, which has printed various pieces including his renderings of Mickey Mantle, David Robinson and Dan Marino. In fact, he also created an impressive sports museum housing many of his autographed paintings collected over the last three decades.

His crowning glory remains the Tom Landry Mural housed in Mission, Texas.

Two Mission residents, Bill and En Long commissioned Hinojosa to create the massive 95 x 18 foot mural to honor Landry’s Legacy. On September 18, 1995, the retired legendary Cowboys coach himself traveled to personally dedicate the mural and it remains a popular tourist attraction to this day.

Hinojosa and his wife Norma Tamez Hinojosa as well as his brother serve as the owners of a sports museum and restaurant named Doubleday’s Sports Bar and Museum in Port Isabel, Texas. The establishment exhibits the largest sports memorabilia in Texas, showcasing over 100 of Hinojosa’s paintings autographed by some of the sporting world’s most revered icons.

His interest and pursuit for the preservation of the region’s sports history led to the creation of the Rio Grande Valley Sports Hall of Fame Museum which is now housed at Doubleday’s. It serves to recognize those who have contributed to the history of sports in the Rio Grande Valley.

Congratulations Manuel Hinojosa!

Your Friends From Brownsville & Port Isabel

Hector J. Noyola Boys and Girls Clubs

Hector J. Noyola

Boys & Girls Club Director Promoter of Youth Activities 1970s – Present

For 44 years, Hector J. Noyola has been the driving force behind the Boys and Girls Club of Laredo. Thanks to his leadership, thousands of Laredo’s youth have received mentoring and a solid social foundation.

Noyola is no stranger to working with youth. He taught school for 13 years prior to assuming the helm of the Boys and Girls Clubs.

Born and reared in Laredo, Noyola attended LISD schools, having graduated from Martin High School in 1961 and going off to Laredo Community College where he earned an Associate of Arts. He then went on to Texas A & I Kingsville (now Texas A & M – Kingsville) where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Education.

Under Noyola’s guidance, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Laredo have offered countless youth exposure to diverse after-school activities, primarily in the realm of sports. From swimming to boxing, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Laredo have exposed youth to positive, life-affirming activities that help them not only stay off the streets, but also help them in their overall development. Many Laredoans have fond memories of using Boys and Girls Clubs facilities, of participating in inner-city basketball leagues and swim meets. In fact, many Boys and Girls Clubs alumni have become today’s leaders within Laredo and beyond. All of this is thanks to the guidance provided by Mr. Noyola through his work with the organization.

Along with directing the Boys and Girls Clubs of Laredo, Noyola also serves as a Board Member for the Laredo Independent School District as well as a member of the Workforce Solutions Board. He also serves on the Angel of Hope, Inc., Board. In 1999, he served as the Parade Marshall for the Washington’s Birthday Celebration Youth Parade. The following year, LULAC bestowed on him the Tejano Achiever Award. The Texas House of Representatives honored him as an Outstanding Community Leader in 2005 and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America named him as a top administrator. He ranks as a Tiger Legend, Class of 2011. State Rep. Richard Peña Raymond presented him with the “Future of Texas Award” in 2014.

Noyola is the father of three children, Veronica Yvette, Clarissa Laura and Hector, Jr., all of whom are LISD educators and is the proud grandfather of five.

Congratulations Mr. Noyola

Thank you for your support and encouragement!

From the Kids at the Laredo Boys & Girls Clubs

Carlos Chale P. Peña “Old Timers” Baseball

Carlos “Chale” P. Peña could certainly swing and sing with the best of them, on both sides of the Rio Grande.

Born in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico on November 4, 1928, to Librado and Francisca Peña, the legendary Mexican swingman was orphaned at the age of 17 and supported himself by working odd jobs. As a young man, he developed a deep love for baseball. He played the local Mexican circuit, traveling to different cities in both Mexico and the United States to play ball.

In 1949, the Tecolotes de Nuevo Laredo came calling on the 21-year-old, launching his professional baseball career. Two years later, he played with Los Diablos Rojos de Mexico and then he went on to play for the Tigers of Richmond, Texas in 1952. A year later, the Tecolotes called him back to play catcher. That year, the Tecolotes clinched the Bicampeonato. He continued playing baseball for six more years until he suffered a career-ending broken foot while trying to catch a foul ball.

In the intervening years, he married Maria Teresa Montante, his childhood sweetheart. The couple had three children, two sons, Carlos and Guillermo and a daughter, Maria Teresa. The couple was married close to 50 years until 1999 when his beloved Maria died.

Chale traded in his swingman profession for singing, as music became his second passion. He became well known in Laredo music circles for his beautiful voice and talented rendition of classic Latin American songs. In fact, he was a member of several trios in his lifetime and ultimately became a solo artist, performing in diverse forums in Laredo. He became the heart and soul of the “Coro de Colores”, a choir dedicated to Cursillo Movement in the Catholic Church.

In 2000, Chale married Maria Rosales and moved to San Antonio where he continued singing and playing. He maintained an avid interest in baseball, especially the Mexican League, and was known for his encyclopedic memory for players and statistics.

Chale died in August 2014 at the age of 84; however, he leaves a legacy of baseball and musical prowess that continues today. He is preceded in death by his wife Maria Teresa Peña and his son Guillermo Peña. He is survived by his son Carlos Peña Jr., daughter Maria Teresa Lopez, 5 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Carlos “Chale” P. Peña

Baseball N.L. Tecolotes/Diablos Rojos Mexican League 1940s – 1950s

Carlos “Chale” Peña

touched many lives through his love of God, baseball and music. He leaves a legacy of love of family and friends which transcends this life and the next.

Carlos “Chale” P. Peña, Carlos, Teresa, Memo and Maria Teresa

David Montes Inspiration Award

Adriana Gonzalez de Rodriguez

August 13, 1986 – August 29, 2015 The late Adriana Gonzalez de Rodriguez had a passion for running.

In fact, her husband recalls that their first date involved running.

She enjoyed the sport so much that she would enter as many marathons as possible, including the Austin Biggest Loser half-marathon and the Beach to Bay relay marathon. She even ran the Laredo Relay half-marathon when she was just a few weeks pregnant with her son, Diego. After her son’s birth, she returned to running. She enjoyed training at San Isidro Park.

Adriana had a deep love for the sport, but, she also had a deep love for her family and for her profession, teaching. She went above and beyond the call of duty for her students, especially those with special needs. She was equally as devoted and passionate towards her family Adriana had plans for competing in even more marathons, including the Ultra Marathon in Blanco, Texas, and was, in fact, training for a full marathon in San Antonio when tragedy struck. Nonetheless, Adriana will always be remembered for her dedication, determination and love.

Monica Pastrana Monica took up running as a means of losing weight after the birth of her two children She worked her way up from walking to running and grew to love the sport.

Her perseverance saw her drop close to 50 pounds, going from 160 to 110 on her 5’1” frame. She looked at running as a way of setting the example of a healthy lifestyle for her children. It became a driving force for her passion for fitness in general.

Along with running, Monica also engaged in weight training, high intensity interval training and yoga as a means of developing her ability to run as well as develop her overall fitness. She even included swimming as part of her daily regimen.

On that fateful day of the accident, Monica was training for her second full marathon. Nonetheless, during her road to recovery, she has begun to gradually regain her stride, having participated in several events, including a Run for Scholarships in memory of her friend Adriana Gonzalez de Rodriguez where she completed her first three mile walk after the accident, the Flat Creek Estates 5K, the Marble Falls Run/Walk and the LBA 5K Run in honor of Kari, her first full 5K after the accident.

She dedicates the remainder of her participation in marathons and races to her two beloved friends and running companions, cherishing their memories forever.

Karina M. Villarreal

October 25, 1982 – August 29, 2015 She was an educator who believed that everyone was entitled to quality education. In the classroom, her dedication to achieve this was equal to none.

In the community, she was always supportive of any project that would enable a person to achieve his or her life’s dream. Karina believed that to achieve the maximum learning experience, one had to be healthy of mind and body.

Personally, she chose running. She believed running was a healthy way to release stress and acquire confidence and self-esteem. She was relentless in her training and dreamed of running in many events. She encouraged many others to do so by example not just by words. It was her dream to see a community of runners that espoused her desire to nourish the body as a catalyst to positively develop the minds of young children.

Karina too was training for a marathon, along with her running buddies on the day of the accident.

Sadly missed along life’s way, quietly remembered every day...

No longer in our life to share, but in our hearts, you’re always there.

FROM THE LATIN AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SPORTS HALL OF FAME

Latin American International Sports Hall of Fame Inductees Sixto San Miguel

Rene Medellin

Joe Cortez

Gonzalo “Chalo” Molina

Morris “Moe”Williams

Fernando Dovalina

Boxing

Basketball

Football

Basketball Coach

Basketball Coach Baseball

1986 Tommy Nunez

Basketball – Referee

Eustorgio Villarreal Basketball

1975 Martin High School Basketball Team 1956 Texas Schoolboy

“AAAA” Champions

Alfonso “Lefty”Valls Carlos Salinas Mike Mercado Angel Colorado

1976 1978 Rodemiro Gonzalez Football

Roberto J. Flores Boxing

Basketball

Albert Almanza

Rene Ramirez

Basketball

Rodolfo “Rudy” Davalos

Track

Football

Humberto Adame

Basketball

Richard “Dick” Ochoa Football

1979

Henry Garcia Basketball

1981 Armando Muniz Boxing

Armando Sanchez Baseball

Carmelo Gonzalez

Richard Romo Jose Luis “Chile” Gomez

Football Coach

Hector Rodriguez

1983

Ramiro Cuevas

Baseball Coach

Everardo C. Lerma

Boxing

Joanne Bruni Maddox

Baseball

Tomas Herrera

Football Coach

Raul Treviño Manuel Ramos

Albert Ochoa Joe Moran

Gymnastics

Tomas Molina Basketball

Beto Martinez Baseball

Freddy Leyendecker Baseball

Richard “Dickie” Marquez Boxing

Propicio Herrera Baseball Pitcher

Alfonso “Poncho” Mayers Boxing

Roberto Hein Football

1987 Robert Cortez Publio Casillas

Eloy Barrera Baseball

Ben “Bimbo” Azios Basketball

1985 Roberto Gonzalez Track - Mile Run

Track

Football

Simon Luna Baseball

Arnulfo “Zam” Zamora Basketball Referee

1988

Track – Mile Run

Jesus “Chuy” Guerra Basketball

Camilo Rodriguez Baseball

Art Delgado John Valls

Victor Castillo

Homer Martinez

Boxing

1980 Dr. Rafael Lecuona

Basketball

Marcelo De La Rosa

Baseball

1977

Hector Garcia

Hall of Fame Director

Boxing - Trainer

Xavier “Kid” Perez

Chevo Contreras, Jr.

Soccer

Rafael Dominguez

1982

Football

Basketball

Ruben Fernandez

Football

Gonzalo Garcia

Humberto “Lefty” Barrera

Football

Football

Baseball

Basketball

Golf

Baseball

Dario Hinojosa Football

Baseball

Ismael “Oso” Montalvo

Track

Football

Boxing

Willie Crafts

Tennis

Track

Jose “Battling Shaw” Perez

1984

John Hernandez

Football

Antonio Flores P.

Sports Announcer

Felipe “Clipper” Montemayor Baseball

Lupe Salinas Baseball

Steve Castillo Football

Through the Years www.latinsportshalloffame.org Eusebio “Chevo” Contreras

Henry Cisneros

Don Juan Salinas

Silvia Andonie

Leo Aragus

Triatleta

Football, Punting Specialist

David Rodriguez

Pedro Barbosa

Daniel Bautista Rocha

Gregorio “Goyo”Lopez

Coach Eliseo Ramos, Jr.

Football

Baseball

Marin Moreno

Homero Adame

1996

1999

Orlando Cepeda

Don Ruperto M. Villarreal

Baseball

Locutor De Beisbol Xedf/Xex

Raul Alcala Gallegos

Juan Francisco “Kiko” Farias

Baseball Umpire Baseball

1989 Pedro Borbon Baseball

Sportsman of the Year Baseball Baseball

Rodeo Track Track

Manuel Flores Baseball

Alfredo Dovalina

1994

Baseball

Ciclismo Olimpico Mexicano Baseball Coach

Jose “Pepe” Palacios

1992

Golf

Cash Asmussen

Hector “El Bambino” Espino

World Class Jockey

Baseball

Luis Tiant

Vinicio Garcia

Oretes “Minnie” Minoso

Baseball

Baseball

Gaby Canizalez

Ricardo “Tan Tan” Garcia

Daniel “La Coyota” Rios

Freddie Benavides

Jorge B. Haynes Sr,

Eddie Cuellar

Baseball Coach

Basketball

Luz Pedraza

Johnny Rendon

Delio “Baby Red” Palacios

Lazaro Dovalina

Boxing Lightweight

Baseball Laredo Apaches

1995

1997

Macario Gonzalez Rodriguez

Raul Gonzalez “ El Matematico”

Sylvia L. Barrera

Track

1990 Gabe Rivera Football

Baseball Football

Baseball

Baseball

Shihan Goshen Juts

Track

Rock Ruiz & HEB

Atletismo/Marchista

1993

Aurelio Rodriguez

Tony Perez

Baseball

Luis Torres

Don Cesar Faz

Football

Elvira “Bibi” Chac

Ing. Jose “Pepe” Maiz Gara

Baseball

Basketball Coach Basketball

Baseball

Baseball

Irma Sanchez Webber

Basketball/Track/Volleyball

Basketball Coach

Ernesto C. Montemayor Tiro De Precision

Dr. Homero T. Martinez

Charro Completo

Juventino Gonzalez Tennis

Luis R. Mayoral Baseball

Tiro De Precision

Humberto “Pio”Valdez Baseball

Saul N. Ramirez

Baseball

Sportsman of the Year

2000 Librado Pina, Jr. Health Fitness

Guadalupe Joe Arenas Football

Orlando Canizales

Football/Track

Roberto “Beto” Avila

Danny Villanueva

Baseball Coach

Jesus Olivares

1991

Baseball

Sabas Zapata Sportsman of the year

Horacio Piña

Gerardo “Polvorita” Sanchez

Boxing

Boxing

Billiards

Carlos Saldaña

Andres Mora

Oscar O. Gonzalez

Sportswriter of the Year

Alejandro “Canitas” Moreno

Baseball Mexican League

Baseball

Vivan Villarreal

Salome “Salo” Otero Angel Macias Baseball

1998

David Garcia Football

Football

Dennis E. Nixon

Sportsman of the Year

Track Coach

Martin High School Tigers Basketball

Latin American International Sports Hall of Fame Inductees 2000 Roberto Magdaleno Ramirez Softball Rapido

Laredo Peppers Team

Roberto “Bobby” Cuellar Pitcher

Beto Garza Football

Softball

Jesse James Leija

2001

Gilbert Cruz

Football Quarterback

Jorge B. Haynes, Jr,

Sportsman of the year

Crystal Bustos Softball

Cuauhtemoc “Chito” Rodriguez Meza

Ejecutivo De Beisbol Laredo

American All Star Team Texas Little League State Tournament Finalists

Latino Baseball Ambassador

Mr. Beisbol / ML

Humanitario/ Deportista

Aldo Tatangelo

Sportsman of the Year

Linda Ruth Tosetti Baseball

Sports Commentator

Robert Quiroga Tano Tijerina Pitcher

Rafael “Felo” Ramirez

“La Voz De Florida Marlins”

Jose Isabel “Chabelo” Jimenez

Sr. Ing. Jose Maiz Mier Impulsor de Beisbol

Coach Robert Capello Basketball

Sal Narvaez Karate

Alex Ramos, Jr. Basketball

Ray Negron Baseball

Hector Noyola Basketball

Cronista De Beisbol

Pedro Martinez

2005

Roberto “Bobby” Santos

Gary G. Jacobs

Sportsman of the Year Beisbol

Rafael Avila Baseball

Baseball

Baldemar “Bate” Carmona Beisbol

Laredo Old High School

Football 1927 District Champs

Baseball

Rico Carty Baseballl

2010

2007-08 Felipe Alou Eugenio Garza Sada

Baseball Outfield

Ramon Martinez

Sportsman of the Year

David H. Hinojosa

Baseball Coach

Alex Deluna

Tennis Coach

Alex Bravo

Martial Arts

Julio Pabon

Clinicas De Ampayers

Impulsor de Beisbol

David Flores

Team USA Olympic

Sportsman of the Year

Alejandro Ortiz

2003

Softball Slugger

Paul H. Young Sr.+

Boxing

Francisco Lopez

Sportsman of the year

Sportsman of the Year

Jesus Rangel

Mr. Little League

Football

Paul H. Young, Jr.

Football CAPT. Texas

Tennis Coach

Lisa Fernandez

Jessica Mendoza

Sportsman of the Year

Periodista/ DOM. REP.

Sara Carrasco

World Boxing Council

Odilon “Odie” Arambula

Julian “Kiki” Deayala

2002

Dr. Jose Sulaiman

Fernando A. Salinas

Jose Antonio “Mickey” Mena

Ing. Arlos Peralta Quintero

Basketball

Tom Flores

Baseball

Rosana Franco

Steven Lopez Ramiro Rangel

Juan Marichal

Juegos Selisianos

Ing. Alejo Peralta y Diaz Ceballos+

Taekwondo

2009

Basketball

Olivero Garza

Football Coach

2006

World Boxing Champion

Jose Sergio Abreu Pineda

Joe Kapp

2004

Sportswriter

Pitcher

Track Sprinter

Eleuterio “Lou” Garza

Track Coach

Alejandro Peña

Football Backfield

Basketball Coach Baseball Pitcher

Baseball

Norbert Dickman Augie Garrido

Juan Manuel Marquez “Dinamita”

Jaime Bert Donjuan

Shashi & Priya Vaswani

Ovid “Bear” Rodriguez, Jr.

Juan Francisco Ochoa

Arturo Estrada

Juan Luis Villarreal Basketball

Box

Soccer

Sports Ambassador

Maria Madgalena Rosales Baseball

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Through the Years www.latinsportshalloffame.org Tony Garza Track

Ruben Amaro, Jr. Baseball

Jessica Rivera

2012

Tracks

Milka Duno

Arturo Benavides

Dr. Manuel Gonzalez

Car Racing

Sportsman of the year

Joanne Bruni Maddox

St. Joseph’s Academy Antlers Basketball Team

Adrian’s Latinos in Action Basketball Team

Golf

Azucena Maldonado

Roque Vela, Jr. Football

Julio Cesar Chavez

Volleyball

Jorge Posada Baseball

San Felipe High School Mustangs Golf Team

Sports Partnership

Tom Treviño Basketball

Soccer

Carlos Treviño

Basketball

Linda Alvarado

Dr. Marissa C. Keene, M.D. Matias De Llano Basketball, Track, Softball, Volleyball

Sportsman of the year

Tony Casillas Football

Sports Historian

Baseball

Tino Martinez Baseball

Luis Gonzalez Baseball

Frank Gonzalez Football

Jose Lotario Wrestling

Ernesto Uribe Track

Larry Haynes Baseball

Steve LaMantia Football

Dr. Alfredo Treviño

Ruben Amaro, Sr. Baseball

Tennis

Mario Garcia Baseball

Memorabilia Donation The Latin American International Sports Hall of Fame is always thankful for donations of Sports photos, memorabilia and documents. Donations of items will help us share sports history with all generations and enhance our upcoming Latin American International Sports Hall of Fame Museum.

When donating an item, Please send items to:

Olaf Heredia

Anastacio “Stacy” Farias

2013

2015

2014

Baseball

Baseball

Javier Santos, Trustee Fernando Salinas Charitable Trust Women’s City Club

Soccer

Jaime Garcia

Teodoro “Teddy” Higuera

Chris & Eddie Canales Football

Jose “Chucho” Ramirez

Box

Sportsman of the Year

Pony League Baseball

St. Augustin VB Team

Volunteer Basketball Coach

Renato Ramirez

Manolo Rangel

Taekwondo

Richard G. Morales

Sports Ambassador

Horse racing

Chayito Espinoza

“Karate Kid” / Karate

Fernando Fiore

Basketball

Herberto Hinojosa

Golf

Armando Gonzalez

2011

Boxing

1801 Musser St. Laredo, TX. 78043

The LAISHOF Board of Directors would like to create a revolving display of sports historical items at the upcoming LAISHOF Museum.

The committee will be compiling items by theme and rotating the display annually. Donations are appreciated at any time. The LAISHOF encourages inductees and general public to donate items related to sports history. The LAISHOF thanks you for your help with this project.

Please note that donations will become property of the LAISHOF and will not be returned. Items may or may not be displayed in the LAISHOF Museum.

Items will not be catalogued by location/donor.

Sports Excellence

J. B. Alexander High School “Bulldogs” District 29-AAAAA

L. B. Johnson High School “Wolves” District 29-AAAAA

United High School “Longhorns” District 29-AAAAA

United South High School “Panthers” District 29-AAAAA

Superintendent Roberto Santos Athletic Department Bobby Cruz - Director Of Athletics

5208 SANTA CLAUDIA LN. * LAREDO, TX. 78043 * PHONE (956)473-7100 * FAX (956)473-7120

Football

United High School 2015 District Co-Champions 2015 Regional Semi Finalist Head Coach: David Sanchez Alexander High School 2015 Bi –District Champions Head Coach: Joel Lopez

Volleyball

United High School District Champions 2015 Bi-District Champions, Area Champions, Regional Quarterfinalist Head Coach: Lety Longoria

Cross Country

Alexander Girls Cross Country Team 2015 Regional Qualifier.

Head Coach: Louie Mendoza United South Boys Cross Country Team 2015 District Champions. Regional Qualifier Head Coach: Juan Salazar

Individual State Qualifiers United- Peter Sepulveda STATE qualifier

Tennis

United Team Tennis Area Champions – Regional Qualifiers Head coach: Mark Collins

Golf

Alexander Boys Golf District Champions – Regional Qualifier Head Coach: Rene Rangel Alexander Girls Golf District Champions – Regional Qualifier Head Coach: Doug Gates

Softball

LBJ Softball 2014 Bi-District Finalist

Swimming

Alexander Individual Girls Ayeesha Mohammed – State Qualifier.

United Individual Boys Alberto Duarte – State Qualifier

Basketball

Alexander Boys Basketball 2015 Regional Finalist – Elite 8 2016 – Regional Semi Finalist –Sweet 16 Head Coach: Luis Valdez Alexander Girls Basketball 2016 District Champion - Regional Semi Finalist Head Coach: Gilbert Cardenas United Girls Basketball 2015 Co-District Champions, Bi district Champions & Area finalist Head Coach: Raquel Carmona United Boys Basketball 2016 Regional Finalist – Elite 8 Head Coach: Archie Ramos United South girls basketball 2015 – Regional Semi Finalist 2016 – Bi-District Champions

Soccer

United South boys soccer Regional Semi Finalist Head Coach: Guillermo Santos United South Girls Soccer Bi District Champions, Area Finalist Head Coach: Leticia Garza United girls soccer 2015, 2016 Bi District Champions, Area Finalists Head Coach: Jerry Vera

Baseball

Alexander HS District Champions 2015, State Semi Finalist – Final 4 Head Coach : Mario Garcia (Fernando Lemus) United HS Head Coach: JJ Gomez

1702 HOUSTON STREET LAREDO, TX. 78040 956) 273-1000

Cigarroa High School “Toros”

Nixon High School “Mustangs”

Superintendent Dr. A. Marcus Nelson • Athletic Director Sylvia Barrera

Football

J.W. Nixon High School 2015 Bi-District Qualifier Head Coach: Tommy Ramirez

Volleyball

J.W. Nixon High School 2015 Bi-District Qualifier Head Coach: Mike Gabrillo

Cross Country

Dr. Leo G. Cigarroa High School Boys Team 2015 Regional Qualifier Head Coach: Jose L. Alfaro R. & T. Martin High School Boys Team 2015 Regional Qualifier Head Coach: Leroy Hinojosa R. & T. Martin High School Girls Team 2015 Regional Qualifier Head Coach: Oralia Aguilar

Team Tennis

R. & T. Martin High School Team 2015 Team Area Qualifier Head Coach: Fausto Dovalina J.W. Nixon High School Team 2015 Team Area Qualifier Head Coach: Oscar Gutierrez

Powerlifting

Dr. Leo G. Cigarroa High School Robert Gonzalez, State Qualifier Head Coach: Herbie Saldivar R. & T. Martin HS Team Brenda Quintero, State Qualifier Head Coach: Gustavo Guerrero J.W. Nixon High School Team Josue Tobias, State Qualifier Head Coach: Carlos Dovalina

Basketball

Martin High School “Tigers”

Dr. Leo G. Cigarroa High School Girls Team 2015-16 District Champion, Bi-District Champion, Area Champion & Regional Quarter-Finalist Head Coach: Mary Encinas R. & T. Martin High School Boys Team 2015-16 District Runner-up & Bi-District Finalist Head Coach: Hector Noyola R. & T. Martin High School Girls Team 2015-16 Bi-District Finalist Head Coach: Frank Gonzalez

J.W. Nixon High School Boys Team 2015-16 District Champion, Bi-District Champion, Area Champion, Regional Finalist, Elite 8 Head Coach: Pete Solis Jr. J.W. Nixon High School Girls Team 2015-16 District Runner-up & Bi-District Finalist Head Coach: LeaAnn Mendoza

St. Augustine High School - “Knights”

Texas Association of Private & Parochial Schools

Superintendent Dr. Rosa Maria Vida Athletic Director Rodrigo Romo

Baseball

R. & T. Martin High School 2015-16 Bi-District Finalist Head Coach: Jorge Tijerina

Lady Knights Golf Team

Soccer

Regina Flores 12 grade - All District, All Region, State Qualifier 4 years

Track & Field

Knights Golf Team District Champions as a team

Dr. Leo G. Cigarroa High School Boys Team 2016 District Champion, Bi-District Champion & Area Finalist Head Coach: Jose Castillo R. & T. Martin High School Boys Team 2016 Bi-District Finalist Head Coach: Armando Garcia J.W. Nixon High School Boys Team 2016 District Runner-up, Bi-District Finalist Head Coach: Julian Rodriguez Jr. J.W. Nixon High School Girls Team 2016 Bi-District Finalist Head Coach: Ricky Gonzalez Dr. Leo G. Cigarroa High School Boys 2016 Regional Qualifiers David Saenz, Ricky Carrillo & Tony Martinez Head Coach: Rolando Ramos R. & T. Martin High School Boys 2016 Regional Qualifiers Juan Vasquez, Sergio Tijerina, Marlon Amador, Angel Davila, Miguel Escamilla, Jesus Delgado & Jesus Lara Head Coach: Juan Garza J.W. Nixon High School Boys 2016 Regional Qualifier Jorge Salazar Head Coach: Luis Escamilla J.W. Nixon High School Girls 2016 Regional Qualifier Brianda Morales Head Coach: Danny Gutierrez

Spring Tennis

J.W. Nixon High School Team 2016 Singles Champion Amor Barrera, Leon Barrera & Raycel Rodriguez Head Coach: Oscar Gutierrez

Kristina Gutierrez 11th grade - District Champion (individual) All District, All Region, All State, State Qualifier Paola Canales 11th grade - State Qualifier Susana De La Parra 9th grade - State Qualifier Rebecca Salinas 9th grade- State Qualifier

Alfredo Virgen 11th grade - District Champion (individual) - All District, All Region, State Qualifier Santiago Saenz 10th grade - All District, State Qualifier Mauricio Calderon 9th grade - All District, State Qualifier Horacio Perez 9th grade - State Qualifier Minki Kim 12th grade - State Qualifier 3 years

Tennis Team

Fernanda Cavazos 11th grade - State Qualifier Carolina Garcia 11th grade - State Qualifier

Coaches

Head Coach Clarissa Mancha Villarreal Assistant Roberto Mancha

Maximum Prizes of $5,000 Each Night Door Prizes

Indoor Outdoor Security Terrific Snack Bar Friendly Staff Video Card Minder

Tomahawk Tribe 28 Redwing Council Salon de la Fama Latino Americano del Deporte Laredo Migrant Council

Congratulations to all 2016 Inductees

Congratulations

Jessica !

First Female ESPN Baseball Analyst In 2006 The Latin Hall inducted Coach Tom Flores of the Super Bowl Champion Oakland Raiders and Team USA Softball World Olympics Gold Medalist Jessica MendozaPresently, First Female Baseball Analyst for the ESPN Sports Network along with Co-Host Raul Iba単es, Yankee and Phillies Great.

Jessica Mendoza. 2004 Team USA Softball Olympic Gold Medalist. 2006 LISHOF Inductee with J.W. Nixon High School Softball team.

1996 Inductees. Tom Flores - Superbowl Champion, Coach Oakland Raiders, Pitin Guajardo - LSHOF Founder, Jessica Mendoza, 2004 Olympic Softball Gold Medalist.

Photo Gallery

www.latinsportshalloffame.org

Latin American Sports Hall of Fame Welcomed at Yankee Stadium 2009 The New York Yankees hosted Latin Hall of Fame members at a game in September 2009. Yankee administrator Ray Negron organized a tour of the brand new Yankee Stadium.

Inducted in 2009 to the Latin Sports Hall of Fame, Negron is the first Yankee to receive that honor.

At home plate are Ray Negron, Peter Lizcano - Vice President, Pitin Guajardo - Director/Founder and Andres Ramos, Jr., President.

Class of 2011.

Inductees and Latin American Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors.

L-R: Francisco Ramirez, Maria Magdalena Rosales - First female Director of Mexican League of Professional Baseball - 2010 Inductee, Cynthia Haynes Ramirez - LSHOF Board Member.

L-R: Pitin Guajardo LSHOF Director, Eduardo “Wayo” Cavazos Jr., Isidro “Chilo” Garcia, Sr., Sara Carrasco, Cynthia Haynes-Ramirez - Board Members, Andres “Andy” Ramos - President and Jose Garcia - Board Member.

Latin American International Sports Hall of Fame

Family and friends of the Class of 2010 at Time Capsule Burial, Laredo International Airport

2014 Latin International Sports Hall of Fame Inductees & Board of Directors.

Class of 2010 - L-R bottom: Juan Manuel Marquez, Milka Duno, Armando Gonzalez, Francisco Ochoa, Priya and Shashi Vaswani. Standing: Ma. Magdalena Rosales

Class of 2010 - Milka Duno Welcoming L-R: Cynthia Haynes Ramirez, Milka Duno, Andres “Andy” Ramos, Jr. and Pitin Guajardo

Humberto “Lefty” Barrera Boxing Flyweight Quarterfinals World Olympics - 1960 Rome, Italy - 1960 1960 USA Olympic Team. Humberto “Lefty” Barrera is pictured on the left row, 2nd spot from left to right. Cassius Clay “ Mohammed Ali” is pictured on the right row, 2nd spot from left to right.

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1986 LBA Ceremony. L-R: Rudy Garza-Martin High Coach, Tommy Nuñez-NBA Referee, Pitin Guajardo-LBA Coordinator and Alfonso “Poncho” Ochoa-Mayer’s Inductee.

1997 Little League World Series Champs. Special Guests of the Latin International Sports Hall of Fame - Linda Vista, Monterrey.

1986. Dr. Miriam Cantu $1,000 Scholarship Recipient.

2004 L-R: Robert Quiroga, Tano Tijerina, Juan Marichal, Rosana Franco, Julian “Kiki” De Ayala, Odilon “Odie” Arambula, Jose Isabel “Chabelo” Jimenez

1988 L-R: Carlos Villarreal, Pitin Guajardo, Cash AsmuzzenEuropean Horseracing Champion 1990s, Chilo Garcia and Peter Lizcano.

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1994 L-R: Pitin Guajardo-LASHOF Director, Tomas Gomez-Sportsman of the Year, Luis TiantBoston Red Sox Pitcher, Gaby Canizales-World Chamo Boxing, Freddy Benavides-Cincinati Reds Baseball, Mary Elva Cruz-Fan, John Rendon-Martial Arts.

1991 L-R: Peter Lizcano, Chevo Contreras, Beto AvilaCleveland Indians American League Batting Champion, Pitin Guajardo and Milo Garcia.

Latin American International Sports Hall of Fame

Angel Macias Baseball Monterrey, México Little League World Series Champions Williamsport, Penn. 1957

Ing. Jose “Pepe” Maiz Garcia Baseball Monterrey, México World Series Champions Williamsport, Penn. 1957

1993 Induction Ceremony. L-R: Alejandro “Cañitas” Moreno, Little League Coach Cesar Faz, Tony Perez, Peter Lizcano, Pepe Maiz, Juan Salinas, Angel Macias, Homero Adame y Daniel Bautista.

1996 Induction Ceremony.

Grandchildren of Jorge B. Haynes, Sr. Sportsman of the year 1996.

L-R: Ben Haynes, Aly Haynes, Minnie Haynes, Orlando Cepeda - Baseball Inductee, Andrew Haynes, Kristina Ramirez, Lily Haynes and Lauren Haynes.

Photo Gallery

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1985. 10th Anniversary Celebration Reunion of the LASHOF.

1995 LAISHOF Inductees. L-R: Danny Villanueva, Orlando Canizales, David Garcia, Raul Gonzalez “El Matematico”, Sylvia Andonie, Aurelio Rodriguez,Salo Otero and Gregorio Lopez

Jan 3, 1975. Initial LAISHOF Inductees. 1956 Martin High Tigers, State Basketball Champs 4 AAAA. January 2012. Jorge Posada-New York Yankees and Cynthia Haynes Ramirez-LSHOF Board Member.

1998. 1952 Martin High Tiger Baseball Team with “Coach de Oro” Albert Ochoa, pictured top second from left to right.

Eduardo “Lalo” Cavazos-LSHOF Board Member and Vivian “Texas Tornado” Villarreal-Billiards, Women’s Pro 9-Ball National Champion 1992 and ESPN Open World Champion 1996.

Latin American International Latin American International Sports Hall of Fame

Sports Hall of Fame

2002 Induction Ceremony.

2006 Inductees, Laredo High School, 1927 District Football Champs. Top Row, L-R: C. Hansen, G. Crabb, R. Bunn, L. Smith, W. Mims, O. Hein, E. Crabb, Mm Matthews, H.S. DeCamara. Middle Row: N. Windrow, L. Fortassain, E. Pe単a, F. Pe単a, V. Quiroz, R. Campbell, R. Conner, J. Jefferies, H. Farias. Bottom Row: H. Goodwin, E. Cook, A. Macmahon, E. Mejia, J. Pe単a, G. Burr, R. Killam, T. Mann, W. Shutt, R. Davis.

LSHOF Class of 2010 L-R: Shashi VaswaniSoccer, Sara CarrascoTennis, Francisco Ramirez, Milka Duno-Car Racer, Cynthia Haynes RamirezLSHOF Board Member, Priya Vaswani-Soccer and Armando Gonzalez-Karate.

About The Latin American International Sports Hall of Fame In the United States, there are Sports Halls of Fame that honor professional and amateur athletes in football, basketball, track, tennis, baseball and other sports. There are also ethnic halls of fame that recognize outstanding athletes from different groups including Italian, Jewish, Irish and blacks to name a few.

But, there was not a single sports hall of fame that would recognize, honor and salute the outstanding accomplishments1achievements and contributions of our Latino/Hispanic Sports Heritage not only from the United States but also those who came to this country from Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Central and South America and from the vast talent from the Caribbean Islands.

The Latin-American International Sports Hall of Fame/Salon de Ia Fama Latinoamericano del Deporte was organized in Laredo, Texas in 1974. At first it was to celebrate, honor and promote local and regional individuals who had excelled at their particular sport but soon it opened the doors to include National and International Professional Athletes. It also recognizes as Sportsman of the Year individuals who continue to preserve and enhance our Latino culture, values and educational opportunities for our youth and who contribute to the betterment of the City of Laredo and South Texas.

There have been since its inception an equal recognition of women athletes inductees. It was important to find role models for our youth and the organizers wanted to include all ages, regardless of sex in their programs.

The Latin Hall was also created to promote economic development and stimulate business activity in downtown Laredo when local businesses are contracted to provide services to our inductees, their families and guests who visit Laredo during the annual 3-day welcome reception, media luncheon and induction banquet celebration weekend.

Through the years. (1975-2014), and with limited amount of funds the organization has, had the opportunity to help the youth of our community with scholarships and other youth activity fundraisers. Plans are to have a Latin Sports International Hall of Fame Museum (downtown) (soon) which will be a first for the United States and to provide clinics (free of charge) to instruct our youth in different sports.

Pitin Guajardo Director

Congratulations!

Latin American International Sports Hall of Fame 2016 Honorees

Class of 2012 LAISHOF

In Memorium

We have said “Good Bye� to many friends throuhout the years.

Our most recent departures Dr. Rafael Lecuona.....................................................................Class of 1977 Ernesto Uribe................................................................................Class of 2015 Adriana Gonzalez Rodriguez.....................2016 Inspirational Award Karina M Villarreal.............................................2016 Inspirational Award

Our hearts go out to your families.

You will always be remembered.

Sportsman of the Year Eduardo “Lalo” Cavazos 1988

Congratulations To all 2016 Inductees From Lalo Cavazos & Family

Congratulations

Latin American International Sports Hall of Fame on your 41st Anniversary, 2016 Hall of Fame Inductees, Sports Excellence Athletes and Coaches for your outstanding accomplishments and your continued commitment to the youth in our community!

Jorge & Olga Haynes Family Larry Haynes 2011 Hall of Fame Inductee

Jorge B. Haynes, Sr. 1996 Sportsman of the Year

The Haynes family

Jorge B. Haynes, Jr. 2001 Sportsman of the Year

Larry, J.J., Jorge Sr. ,Olga , Cynthia, Jorge Jr., Roberto.

Mayor Pete Saenz District I Rudy Gonzalez, Jr.

Laredo City Council

District II Vidal Rodriguez District III Alejandro Perez District IV Juan Narvaez District V Roque Vela, Jr. District VI Charlie San Miguel District VII George J. Altgelt District VIII Roberto Balli

Congratulations to all 2016 Latin Hall of Fame Inductees

Webb County Commissioners Court

Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina Commissioner Precinct 1 Frank Sciaraffa Commissioner Precinct 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina Commissioner Precinct 3 John Galo Commissioner Precinct 4 Jaime Canales