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Aaron Hernandez
Aaron Michael Hernandez is an American football tight end for the New England Patriots of the National Football League.
Aaron Michael Hernandez is an American football tight end for the New England Patriots of the National Football League.
Abdiel Colberg (rollerblader)
Abdiel Colberg (born 1983), is the only Hispanic professional rollerblader to have his own pro-skate brand.
Abdiel Colberg (born 1983), is the only Hispanic professional rollerblader to have his own pro-skate brand.
Ada Velez
Ada "Ace" Velez (born September 15, 1970) is a Puerto Rican female professional boxer who lives in Hollywood, Florida.
Ada "Ace" Velez (born September 15, 1970) is a Puerto Rican female professional boxer who lives in Hollywood, Florida.
Ada Vélez
Ada "Ace" Vélez (born September 15, 1970) is a Puerto Rican female professional boxer who lives in Hollywood, Florida.
Ada "Ace" Vélez (born September 15, 1970) is a Puerto Rican female professional boxer who lives in Hollywood, Florida.
Alberto Mercado
Alberto Mercado (born January 2, 1961 in Cayey, Guayama) was a Jr. Featherweight boxer who was on the verge of fighting for a world title at least twice in his career.
Alberto Mercado (born January 2, 1961 in Cayey, Guayama) was a Jr. Featherweight boxer who was on the verge of fighting for a world title at least twice in his career.
Alfonso Valdés Cobián
Alfonso Valdés Cobián (June 23, 1890 - February 14, 1988), was an industrialist, banker, sportsman and politician.
Alfonso Valdés Cobián (June 23, 1890 - February 14, 1988), was an industrialist, banker, sportsman and politician.
Alfredo Escalera
Alfredo Escalera (born March 21, 1952) is a Puerto Rican who was a world champion boxer.
Alfredo Escalera (born March 21, 1952) is a Puerto Rican who was a world champion boxer.
Angelita Lind
Angelita Lind a.k.a. "The Angel of Puerto Rico" (born January 13, 1959) is a Puerto Rican track and field athlete.
Angelita Lind a.k.a. "The Angel of Puerto Rico" (born January 13, 1959) is a Puerto Rican track and field athlete.
Anita Lallande
Anita Lallande (born 1949) is a former member of the Puerto Rican Olympic swimming team who holds the record for the most medals won at the Central American and Caribbean Games.
Anita Lallande (born 1949) is a former member of the Puerto Rican Olympic swimming team who holds the record for the most medals won at the Central American and Caribbean Games.
Carla Cortijo
Carla Cortijo is the starting point guard for the University of Texas women's basketball team.
Carla Cortijo is the starting point guard for the University of Texas women's basketball team.
Carlos Colón, Sr.
Carlos Edwin Colón, Sr. is a retired Puerto Rican professional wrestler and wrestling promoter, better known in the Puerto Rican professional wrestling circles as Carlos Colón or Carlitos ...
Carlos Edwin Colón, Sr. is a retired Puerto Rican professional wrestler and wrestling promoter, better known in the Puerto Rican professional wrestling circles as Carlos Colón or Carlitos ...
Carlos De León
Carlos De León, also known as "Sugar" De Leon, is a Puerto Rican former boxer who made history by becoming the first Cruiserweight to win the world title twice.
Carlos De León, also known as "Sugar" De Leon, is a Puerto Rican former boxer who made history by becoming the first Cruiserweight to win the world title twice.
Carlos Ortiz
Carlos Ortiz (born September 9, 1936) is a Puerto Rican who was a three time world boxing champion, twice in the lightweight division and once in the Jr. Welterweights.
Carlos Ortiz (born September 9, 1936) is a Puerto Rican who was a three time world boxing champion, twice in the lightweight division and once in the Jr. Welterweights.
Carlos Ortíz
Carlos Ortiz (born September 9, 1936) is a Puerto Rican who was a three time world boxing champion, twice in the lightweight division and once in the Jr. Welterweights.
Carlos Ortiz (born September 9, 1936) is a Puerto Rican who was a three time world boxing champion, twice in the lightweight division and once in the Jr. Welterweights.
Carly Colón
Carlos Edwin "Carly" Colón, Jr. is a Puerto Rican professional wrestler better known internationally by his ring name Carlito.
Carlos Edwin "Carly" Colón, Jr. is a Puerto Rican professional wrestler better known internationally by his ring name Carlito.
Christian Dalmau
Christian Dalmau (born on August 29, 1975) is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player.
Christian Dalmau (born on August 29, 1975) is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player.
Claudio Cabán
Claudio Cabán (born August 25, 1963) is a retired Puerto Rican marathon runner.
Claudio Cabán (born August 25, 1963) is a retired Puerto Rican marathon runner.
Daniel Garcia Soto
Daniel Garcia Soto is a Puerto Rican professional wrestler best known by his ring name Stefano.
Daniel Garcia Soto is a Puerto Rican professional wrestler best known by his ring name Stefano.
Dick Versace
Dick Versace (born April 16, 1940) is a former basketball coach and National Basketball Association executive.
Dick Versace (born April 16, 1940) is a former basketball coach and National Basketball Association executive.
Edgar Martínez
Edgar Martínez (born January 2, 1963 in New York City), nicknamed "Gar" and "Papi", is a former Major League Baseball third baseman and designated hitter.
Edgar Martínez (born January 2, 1963 in New York City), nicknamed "Gar" and "Papi", is a former Major League Baseball third baseman and designated hitter.
Enrique Figueroa
Enrique Figueroa Suárez, also known as "Quique Figueroa" (born February 25, 1964), is a Puerto Rican sailor.
Enrique Figueroa Suárez, also known as "Quique Figueroa" (born February 25, 1964), is a Puerto Rican sailor.
Ernesto Pastor
Ernesto Pastor Lavergne (born 4 April 1892-1921) was the first, and so far only, Puerto Rican-born bullfighter (torero) to gain international fame.
Ernesto Pastor Lavergne (born 4 April 1892-1921) was the first, and so far only, Puerto Rican-born bullfighter (torero) to gain international fame.
Ernie Gonzalez (golfer)
Ernie Gonzalez (born February 19, 1961) is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1980s.
Ernie Gonzalez (born February 19, 1961) is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1980s.
Esteban De Jesús
Esteban De Jesús (August 2, 1951 – May 11, 1989) was a Puerto Rican world lightweight champion boxer whose life was full of controversy, problems and scandals.
Esteban De Jesús (August 2, 1951 – May 11, 1989) was a Puerto Rican world lightweight champion boxer whose life was full of controversy, problems and scandals.
Eva Cruz
Eva Marie Cruz Dalmau (born January 22, 1974) is a member of the Puerto Rican national volleyball team.
Eva Marie Cruz Dalmau (born January 22, 1974) is a member of the Puerto Rican national volleyball team.
Filiberto Rivera
Filiberto Rivera (born September 28, 1982) is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player.
Filiberto Rivera (born September 28, 1982) is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player.
Francisco Varcarcel
Francisco Valcarcel (born c. 1950) is a Puerto Rican lawyer who is also president of the World Boxing Organization.
Francisco Valcarcel (born c. 1950) is a Puerto Rican lawyer who is also president of the World Boxing Organization.
Fufi Santori
Jose Santori Coll, better known as Fufi Santori, is a well known former BSN basketball player, coach and television sportscaster.
Jose Santori Coll, better known as Fufi Santori, is a well known former BSN basketball player, coach and television sportscaster.
Félix Mantilla (baseball)
Félix Mantilla Lamela (born July 29, 1934 in Isabela, Puerto Rico) is a former Major League Baseball player.
Félix Mantilla Lamela (born July 29, 1934 in Isabela, Puerto Rico) is a former Major League Baseball player.
Hiram Bithorn
Hiram Gabriel Bithorn (March 18, 1916 – December 29, 1951) was a Puerto Rican right-handed pitcher who became the first baseball player from Puerto Rico to play Major League Baseball.
Hiram Gabriel Bithorn (March 18, 1916 – December 29, 1951) was a Puerto Rican right-handed pitcher who became the first baseball player from Puerto Rico to play Major League Baseball.
Homicide (wrestler)
Nelson Rodriguez Erazo is an American professional wrestler of Puerto Rican descent, better known by his ring name, Homicide.
Nelson Rodriguez Erazo is an American professional wrestler of Puerto Rican descent, better known by his ring name, Homicide.
Ivelisse Echevarría
Ivelisse Echevarría (born November 4, 1956)) was inducted into the International Federation Softball Hall of Fame in 2003 and is considered by many to be the greatest softball pitcher born in Pu...
Ivelisse Echevarría (born November 4, 1956)) was inducted into the International Federation Softball Hall of Fame in 2003 and is considered by many to be the greatest softball pitcher born in Pu...
Iván Castro
Captain Iván Castro is a U.S. Army officer who has continued serving on active duty in the Special Forces despite losing his eyesight.
Captain Iván Castro is a U.S. Army officer who has continued serving on active duty in the Special Forces despite losing his eyesight.
Javier Culson
Javier Culson Pérez (born July 25, 1984) is a Puerto Rican athlete who specialises in the 400 metre hurdles.
Javier Culson Pérez (born July 25, 1984) is a Puerto Rican athlete who specialises in the 400 metre hurdles.
Jerome Mincy
Jerome Alfred Mincy Clark (born October 10, 1964) is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player of American parents.
Jerome Alfred Mincy Clark (born October 10, 1964) is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player of American parents.
Jesse Vassallo
Jesse Vassallo (born August 9, 1961), is a Puerto Rican Olympic and World Record holding swimmer.
Jesse Vassallo (born August 9, 1961), is a Puerto Rican Olympic and World Record holding swimmer.
John Ruiz
John “The Quietman" Ruiz (born January 4, 1972 in Methuen, Massachusetts), is a former American professional boxer of Puerto Rican descent, Ruiz is the first Latino Heavyweight Champion and form...
John “The Quietman" Ruiz (born January 4, 1972 in Methuen, Massachusetts), is a former American professional boxer of Puerto Rican descent, Ruiz is the first Latino Heavyweight Champion and form...
Jorge González (athlete)
Jorge Luis ("Peco") González (born 20 December 1952) is a famous Puerto Rican marathon runner.
Jorge Luis ("Peco") González (born 20 December 1952) is a famous Puerto Rican marathon runner.
José "King" Roman
José "King" Roman (born December 17, 1946) is a Puerto Rican former boxer who was Puerto Rico's regional heavyweight champion.
José "King" Roman (born December 17, 1946) is a Puerto Rican former boxer who was Puerto Rico's regional heavyweight champion.
José Andreu García
José Antonio Andreu García is a Puerto Rican jurist who served as Chief Justice of Puerto Rico from 1992 to 2003.
José Antonio Andreu García is a Puerto Rican jurist who served as Chief Justice of Puerto Rico from 1992 to 2003.
José Enrique Arrarás
José Enrique Arrarás Mir (born September 25, 1937) is a notable Puerto Rican politician.
José Enrique Arrarás Mir (born September 25, 1937) is a notable Puerto Rican politician.
José Miguel Cotto
José Miguel Cotto Vázquez is a Puerto Rican professional boxer.
José Miguel Cotto Vázquez is a Puerto Rican professional boxer.
Juan Báez
Juan "Johnny" Báez, was an active and notable Puerto Rican basketball player.
Juan "Johnny" Báez, was an active and notable Puerto Rican basketball player.
Juan Evangelista Venegas
Juan Evangelista Venegas (June 2, 1929 - 1980s) was the first Puerto Rican to win an Olympic medal.
Juan Evangelista Venegas (June 2, 1929 - 1980s) was the first Puerto Rican to win an Olympic medal.
Julio Kaplan
Julio Argentino Kaplan Pera a Puerto Rican chess player and former world junior champion.
Julio Argentino Kaplan Pera a Puerto Rican chess player and former world junior champion.
Laura Daniela Lloreda
Laura Daniela Lloreda (born April 30, 1981) is a Puerto Rican volleyball player.
Laura Daniela Lloreda (born April 30, 1981) is a Puerto Rican volleyball player.
Lisa Fernandez
Lisa Fernandez (born February 22, 1971, in New York City) is a right-handed softball pitcher of Cuban-Puerto Rican descent.
Lisa Fernandez (born February 22, 1971, in New York City) is a right-handed softball pitcher of Cuban-Puerto Rican descent.
Lisa Marie Varon
Lisa Marie Varon, is an American professional wrestler, bodybuilder and fitness competitor of Puerto Rican and Turkish descent.
Lisa Marie Varon, is an American professional wrestler, bodybuilder and fitness competitor of Puerto Rican and Turkish descent.
Lou Del Valle
Louis Del Valle (born July 13, 1968 in Long Island, New York) is an American boxer and the formner WBA light heavyweight title holder.
Louis Del Valle (born July 13, 1968 in Long Island, New York) is an American boxer and the formner WBA light heavyweight title holder.
Marco Rivera
Marco Anthony Rivera is a former American football Guard in the National Football League.
Marco Anthony Rivera is a former American football Guard in the National Football League.
Maritza Correia
Maritza Correia is an Olympic-swimmer from the United States.
Maritza Correia is an Olympic-swimmer from the United States.
Natasha Sagardia
Natasha Sagardia (born 1986), is a top-ranked International Bodyboarding Association (IBA) world tour competitor and is the 2008 International Surfing Association (ISA) World Gold Medalist in th...
Natasha Sagardia (born 1986), is a top-ranked International Bodyboarding Association (IBA) world tour competitor and is the 2008 International Surfing Association (ISA) World Gold Medalist in th...
Nero Chen
Nero Chen, a.k.a. El Negro, was Puerto Rico's first professional boxer to gain international recognition.
Nero Chen, a.k.a. El Negro, was Puerto Rico's first professional boxer to gain international recognition.
O. J. Santiago
Otis Jason "O.J." Santiago (born April 4, 1974) is a Canadian football tight end who is currently a free agent.
Otis Jason "O.J." Santiago (born April 4, 1974) is a Canadian football tight end who is currently a free agent.
Orlando Antigua
Orlando Antigua a.k.a. "Hurricane", an American basketball player, became the first Hispanic and the first non-black to play for the Harlem Globetrotters in 52 years when he signed in 1995.
Orlando Antigua a.k.a. "Hurricane", an American basketball player, became the first Hispanic and the first non-black to play for the Harlem Globetrotters in 52 years when he signed in 1995.
Orlando Cepeda
Orlando Manuel "Peruchin" Cepeda Pennes is a former Puerto Rican Major League Baseball first baseman.
Orlando Manuel "Peruchin" Cepeda Pennes is a former Puerto Rican Major League Baseball first baseman.
Orlando Melendez
Orlando Melendez a.k.a. "El Gato" (The Cat) (born February 14, 1979), is the first Puerto Rican-born basketball player ever to play for the Harlem Globetrotters.
Orlando Melendez a.k.a. "El Gato" (The Cat) (born February 14, 1979), is the first Puerto Rican-born basketball player ever to play for the Harlem Globetrotters.
Pedro Morales
Pedro Morales (born October 22, 1942) is a retired Puerto Rican professional wrestler.
Pedro Morales (born October 22, 1942) is a retired Puerto Rican professional wrestler.
Rafael Chaves
Rafael Chaves (born January 11, 1968 in Isabela, Puerto Rico) was the pitching coach of the Seattle Mariners in 2006 and 2007.
Rafael Chaves (born January 11, 1968 in Isabela, Puerto Rico) was the pitching coach of the Seattle Mariners in 2006 and 2007.
Rafael Pont Flores
Rafael Pont Flores was an educator, sportsman and journalist.
Rafael Pont Flores was an educator, sportsman and journalist.
Ramón Ramos
Ramon Ramos Manso (born November 1, 1967) is a retired Puerto Rican basketball player, both on the National Superior Basketball and National Basketball Association level.
Ramon Ramos Manso (born November 1, 1967) is a retired Puerto Rican basketball player, both on the National Superior Basketball and National Basketball Association level.
Raymond Dalmau
Raymond Dalmau Pérez is a retired Puerto Rican professional basketball player.
Raymond Dalmau Pérez is a retired Puerto Rican professional basketball player.
Ricky Banderas
Gilbert Cosme better known by his ring names El Mesías and Ricky Banderas, is a Puerto Rican professional wrestler.
Gilbert Cosme better known by his ring names El Mesías and Ricky Banderas, is a Puerto Rican professional wrestler.
Ricky Sánchez
Ricardo "Ricky" Sánchez is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player.
Ricardo "Ricky" Sánchez is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player.
Ron Rivera
Ronald Eugene Rivera (born January 7, 1962) is an American football coach and former player, and is currently the head coach of the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL).
Ronald Eugene Rivera (born January 7, 1962) is an American football coach and former player, and is currently the head coach of the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL).
Sunny Garcia
Sunny Garcia was born Vincent klootzak Garcia on January 14, 1970 in Mā'ili, on the Westside of Oahu, Hawaii.
Sunny Garcia was born Vincent klootzak Garcia on January 14, 1970 in Mā'ili, on the Westside of Oahu, Hawaii.
Thunder and Lightning (professional wrestling)
Thunder and Lightning is a Puerto Rican professional wrestling tag team consisting of masked wrestlers Reynaldo Rodriguez and Alex Cruz under the ring names Thunder and Ligh...
Thunder and Lightning is a Puerto Rican professional wrestling tag team consisting of masked wrestlers Reynaldo Rodriguez and Alex Cruz under the ring names Thunder and Ligh...
Victor Pellot
Victor Pellot a.k.a. "Vic Power" (November 1, 1927 – November 29, 2005) was the second black Puerto Rican to play in Major League Baseball and the first Puerto Rican to play in the Americ...
Victor Pellot a.k.a. "Vic Power" (November 1, 1927 – November 29, 2005) was the second black Puerto Rican to play in Major League Baseball and the first Puerto Rican to play in the Americ...
Victoria Muniz
Victoria Muniz is an American figure skater who currently skates internationally for Puerto Rico.
Victoria Muniz is an American figure skater who currently skates internationally for Puerto Rico.
Wilbert Parkhurst
Wilbert Parkhurst was the founder of Empresas La Famosa, Inc., a company dedicated to the packaging and distribution of canned fruits and juices.
Wilbert Parkhurst was the founder of Empresas La Famosa, Inc., a company dedicated to the packaging and distribution of canned fruits and juices.
Wilfredo Vázquez
Wilfredo Vázquez is a retired Puerto Rican professional boxer.
Wilfredo Vázquez is a retired Puerto Rican professional boxer.
Ángel Daniel Vassallo
Ángel Daniel Vassallo Colón (born April 21, 1986) is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player.
Ángel Daniel Vassallo Colón (born April 21, 1986) is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player.
Ángel Espada
Ángel Espada is a former boxer from Puerto Rico.
Ángel Espada is a former boxer from Puerto Rico.