McFarland High School Cougars

Cross Country Team

California State Champions 1987

Willie Valls • Track

Martin High School 1943-1948

University of Texas 1951-1952

Roberto Garza

Football

Texas A&M Kingsville 1997-2000

Chicago Bears 2005-2015

Dr. Jane Cigarroa Unzeitig

Alpine Mountain Climber

Mt. Kilimanjaro/European Alps

2000s to Present

Manuel Hinojosa

Sports Ambassador

Port Isabel, Texas 1980s – Present

Guillermo “Memo” Treviño

Sportsman of the Year

Community & Youth Advocate

Gabriel Lugo Morales

Beisbol

L. M. Salón de la Fama

Monterrey, México 2000

Hector J. Noyola

Boys & Girls Club Director

Promoter of Youth Activities

1970s – Present

Monica Pastrana

Inspiration Award Recipient

Adriana Gonzalez

de Rodriguez+

Inspiration Award Recipient

Karina M. Villarreal+

Inspiration Award Recipient

Carlos “Chale” Peña

Baseball

N.L. Tecolotes/ Diablos Rojos

Mexican League

1940s-1950s

Congratulations2016 Latin American International

Sports Hall of Fame Honorees

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.

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” RamosPresident 

Andres Ramos, Jr., President

Board of Directors

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

Jose GarciaMuseum Board Member

Cynthia Haynes-RamirezBoard Member

Sara CarrascoBoard Member

Juan Francisco OchoaSports Ambassador

Isidro “Chilo” GarciaBoard Member

Eduardo “Wayo” Cavazos Jr.Board Member

Co Fo u n d e r s :

Eduardo CavazosAdvisor

Peter LizcanoVice President

Pitin GuajardoDirector

Greetings From The President

6-7pm ....................................................................................................................................................................... Social HourWelcome ................................................................................................................................Andres Ramos, Jr. / PresidentInvocation ...................................................................................................................................................... Father Paul FreyPresentation of Colors .........................................................................................................................Nixon High SchoolNational Anthem ................................................................................................................................................. Aly Sanchez

Induction CeremonyGuillermo “Memo” Treviño ...........................................................................................................Sportsman of the YearRoberto Garza ...............................................................................................................................................................FootballMcFarland High School ................................................................................................................................. Cross CountryHector Noyola ............................................................................................................................ Boys & Girls Club DirectorDr. Jane Cigarroa Unzeitig ................................................................................................................. Mountain ClimbingWilliam “Willie” Valls ..........................................................................................................................................................TrackManuel Hinojosa ................................................................................................................Sports Ambassador/MuseumGabriel Lugo Morales ...................................................................................................................................................Beisbol

Awards & RecognitionsMonica Pastrana, Adriana Gonzalez de Rodriguez+ & Karina M. Villarreal+ .......................Inspiration AwardCarlos “Chale” Peña ..............................................................................................................................Special Recognition Sports ExcellenceUISDSuperintendent ............................................................................................................................................. Roberto SantosDirector of Athletics ............................................................................................................................................. Bobby CruzLISDSuperintendent ........................................................................................................................................ Dr. Marcus NelsonDirector of Athletics ......................................................................................................................................... Sylvia BarreraSt. Augustine High School Superintendent ...................................................................................................................................... Dr. Rosa Maria VidaAthletic Director .............................................................................................................................................. Rodrigo RomoDario Hinojosa Award Presenter ..............................................................................................................Felix Velasquez

Closing

Congratulations class of 2016Thank you family and friends for joining us on

our 41st Anniversary Celebrationsee you next year!

41st Annual Induction Banquet

Roberto GarzaFootballTold 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.

Roberto GarzaFootball

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

CongratulationsRoberto Garza!For your induction to the

2016 LSHOFYour Laredo Fans

SPORTS AMBASSADOR

SPORTS AMBASSADOR

BASEBALLGabriel Lugo

Gabriel Lugo MoralesBaseballExtraordinario 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 MoralesBeisbol

L. M. Salón de la FamaMonterrey, México 2000

Memo TreviñoSportsman of the YearFor 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.

Guillermo “Memo” TreviñoSportsman of the YearCommunity & Youth Advocate

Congratulations MemoOn your induction to the

2016 LSHOF!Love, Your Family.

The Latin Sports Hall of FameSalutes the Jose C. “Pepe” Treviño family for their

continued support of our community and youth activities

Jose C. “Pepe” and Guillermo “Memo” and the Treviño Family“A world made better by their efforts!

Memo TreviñoSportsman of the Year

Jose C. “Pepe” Treviño First Sportsman of the Year 1977

Sacred Heart OrphanageBoys and Girls Clubs

Business cofounder of the Latin Sports Hall of Fame Education Scholarship-1975

MUCHAS GRACIAS!

!

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

McFarland High School Cougars1987 Cross Country Team “To the Top”

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.

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 Coach Jim White

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

McFarland High School CougarsCross Country TeamCalifornia State Champions 1987

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

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.

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.

William“Willie” VallsTrack

to all 2016 InducteesLatin American International Sports Hall of Fame

Congratulations

Willie VallsTrack

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

CongratulationsDr. Jane Cigarroa Unzeitig

for your induction into the Latin Sports Hall of FameYour Laredo Fans. Keep 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.

Dr. Jane Cigarroa UnzeitigMountain Climbing

Dr. Jane Cigarroa Unzeitig Alpine Mountain ClimberMt. Kilimanjaro/European Alps2000s to Present

From Antarctica to Everest to Kilimanjaro, here’s to our

favorite hiker, biker, tennis ace and intrepid explorer.

From your amazed family.

2016 LATIN SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE

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

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!

Congratulations Manuel Hinojosa!Your Friends

From Brownsville & Port Isabel

Manuel HinojosaSports AmbassadorThis 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.

Manuel HinojosaSports AmbassadorPort Isabel, Texas 1980s – 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.

Hector J. NoyolaBoys and Girls Clubs

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

Hector J. Noyola Boys & Girls Club DirectorPromoter of Youth Activities1970s – Present

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. PeñaBaseball

N.L. Tecolotes/Diablos RojosMexican 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

Monica PastranaMonica 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.

Adriana Gonzalez de RodriguezAugust 13, 1986 – August 29, 2015The 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.

Karina M. VillarrealOctober 25, 1982 – August 29, 2015She 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.

David Montes Inspiration Award

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

1975Martin High School Basketball Team 1956 Texas Schoolboy

“AAAA” Champions

1976

Jose “Battling Shaw” Perez Boxing

Rene Ramirez Football

Rodolfo “Rudy” Davalos Basketball

Richard “Dick” Ochoa Football

Humberto “Lefty” Barrera Boxing

Chevo Contreras, Jr. Baseball

Joanne Bruni Maddox Golf

Tomas Herrera Baseball

1977Dr. Rafael Lecuona Gymnastics

Sixto San Miguel Boxing

Gonzalo “Chalo” Molina Basketball

Eustorgio Villarreal Basketball

John Hernandez Tennis

Alfonso “Lefty” Valls Carlos Salinas Mike Mercado Angel Colorado Track

1978Rodemiro Gonzalez Football

Roberto J. Flores Basketball

Albert Almanza Basketball

Humberto Adame Track

1979Dario Hinojosa Football

Gonzalo Garcia Football

Xavier “Kid” Perez Basketball

Hector Rodriguez Basketball

Ramiro Cuevas Baseball

Everardo C. Lerma Football Coach

1980Richard “Dickie” Marquez Boxing

Rene Medellin Football

Morris “Moe” Williams Basketball Coach

Ismael “Oso” Montalvo Baseball

Henry Garcia Basketball

1981Armando Muniz Boxing

Armando Sanchez Baseball

Carmelo Gonzalez Football

1982Richard Romo Track

Jose Luis “Chile” Gomez Baseball

Raul Treviño Football

Manuel Ramos Football Coach

1983Albert Ochoa Baseball Coach

Joe Moran Boxing

John Valls Track

Joe Cortez Basketball Coach

Fernando Dovalina Baseball

1984Willie Crafts Football

Ruben Fernandez Soccer

Hector Garcia Basketball

Tomas Molina Basketball

Beto Martinez Baseball

Freddy Leyendecker Baseball

Eloy Barrera Baseball

Ben “Bimbo” Azios Basketball

1985Roberto Gonzalez Track - Mile Run

Homer Martinez Track – Mile Run

Jesus “Chuy” Guerra Basketball

Camilo Rodriguez Baseball

Marcelo De La Rosa Boxing

Art Delgado Football

Antonio Flores P. Sports Announcer

1986Tommy Nunez Basketball – Referee

Rafael Dominguez Hall of Fame Director

Propicio Herrera Baseball Pitcher

Alfonso “Poncho” Mayers Boxing

Roberto Hein Football

1987Robert Cortez Football

Publio Casillas Boxing - Trainer

Victor Castillo Football

Simon Luna Baseball

Arnulfo “Zam” Zamora Basketball Referee

1988

Felipe “Clipper” Montemayor Baseball

Lupe Salinas Baseball

Steve Castillo Football

Latin American International Sports Hall of Fame Inductees

Eusebio “Chevo” Contreras Baseball Umpire

David Rodriguez Baseball

1989Pedro Borbon Baseball

Cash Asmussen World Class Jockey

Vinicio Garcia Baseball

Ricardo “Tan Tan” Garcia Track

1990Gabe Rivera Football

Horacio Piña Baseball

Luis Torres Basketball Coach

Elvira “Bibi” Chac Basketball

Jesus Olivares Football/Track

1991Roberto “Beto” Avila Baseball

Irma Sanchez Webber Basketball/Track/Volleyball

Henry Cisneros Sportsman of the Year

Pedro Barbosa Baseball

Marin Moreno Baseball

Manuel Flores Baseball

Alfredo Dovalina Baseball

1992Hector “El Bambino” Espino Baseball

Oretes “Minnie” Minoso Baseball

Daniel “La Coyota” Rios Baseball

Luz Pedraza Football

Sabas Zapata Track

Rock Ruiz & HEB Sportsman of the year

1993Tony Perez Baseball

Don Cesar Faz Baseball Coach

Ing. Jose “Pepe” Maiz Gara Baseball

Angel Macias Baseball

Alejandro “Canitas” Moreno Baseball

Don Juan Salinas Rodeo

Daniel Bautista Rocha Track

Homero Adame Track

1994

Luis Tiant Baseball

Gaby Canizalez Boxing

Freddie Benavides Baseball

Johnny Rendon Shihan Goshen Juts

1995Raul Gonzalez “ El Matematico” Atletismo/Marchista

Aurelio Rodriguez Baseball

Danny Villanueva Football

Orlando Canizales Boxing

Salome “Salo” Otero Sportswriter of the Year

Andres Mora Baseball Mexican League

David Garcia Football

Silvia Andonie Triatleta

Gregorio “Goyo”Lopez Football

1996Orlando Cepeda Baseball

Raul Alcala Gallegos Ciclismo Olimpico Mexicano

Jose “Pepe” Palacios Golf

Jorge B. Haynes Sr, Baseball Coach

Delio “Baby Red” Palacios Boxing Lightweight

1997Sylvia L. Barrera Basketball Coach

Ernesto C. Montemayor Tiro De Precision

Dr. Homero T. Martinez Tiro De Precision

Humberto “Pio” Valdez Baseball

Saul N. Ramirez Sportsman of the Year

1998

Dennis E. Nixon Sportsman of the Year

Leo Aragus Football, Punting Specialist

Coach Eliseo Ramos, Jr. Baseball

1999Don Ruperto M. Villarreal Locutor De Beisbol Xedf/Xex

Juan Francisco “Kiko” Farias Baseball Coach

Gerardo “Polvorita” Sanchez Baseball

Eddie Cuellar Basketball

Lazaro Dovalina Baseball Laredo Apaches

Macario Gonzalez Rodriguez Charro Completo

Juventino Gonzalez Tennis

Luis R. Mayoral Baseball

2000Librado Pina, Jr. Health Fitness

Guadalupe Joe Arenas Football

Vivan Villarreal Billiards

Carlos Saldaña Football

Oscar O. Gonzalez Track Coach

Martin High School Tigers Basketball

Through the Yearswww.latinsportshalloffame.org

2000Roberto Magdaleno Ramirez Softball Rapido

Laredo Peppers Team Softball

2001

Joe Kapp Football Quarterback

Jorge B. Haynes, Jr, Sportsman of the year

Crystal Bustos Softball

Olivero Garza Football Coach

Steven Lopez Taekwondo

Ramiro Rangel Basketball

Cuauhtemoc “Chito” Rodriguez Meza Ejecutivo De Beisbol Laredo American All Star Team Texas Little League State Tournament Finalists

2002

Dr. Jose Sulaiman World Boxing Council

Lisa Fernandez Team USA Olympic

Roberto “Bobby” Cuellar Pitcher

Beto Garza Football

Jesse James Leija World Boxing Champion

Gilbert Cruz Basketball

Jose Sergio Abreu Pineda Juegos Selisianos

Jose Antonio “Mickey” Mena Periodista/ DOM. REP.

Jesus Rangel Mr. Little League

Francisco Lopez Latino Baseball Ambassador

Ing. Alejo Peralta y Diaz Ceballos+ Mr. Beisbol / ML

Ing. Arlos Peralta Quintero Humanitario/ Deportista

Aldo Tatangelo Sportsman of the Year

2003Rafael Avila Baseball

Sara Carrasco Tennis Coach

David Flores Sportswriter

Eleuterio “Lou” Garza Basketball Coach

Alejandro Peña Baseball Pitcher

2004Juan Marichal Baseball

Odilon “Odie” Arambula Sportsman of the Year

Rosana Franco Sports Commentator

Julian “Kiki” Deayala Football CAPT. TexasRobert Quiroga BoxingTano Tijerina PitcherRafael “Felo” Ramirez “La Voz De Florida Marlins”Jose Isabel “Chabelo” Jimenez Cronista De Beisbol

2005Gary G. Jacobs Sportsman of the YearAlejandro Ortiz Beisbol

Eugenio Garza Sada Impulsor de BeisbolRamon Martinez PitcherDavid H. Hinojosa Track SprinterAlex Deluna Track CoachAlex Bravo Football BackfieldJulio Pabon Baseball

2006Tom Flores Football

Jessica Mendoza Softball Slugger

Paul H. Young, Jr. Sportsman of the Year

Paul H. Young Sr.+ Sportsman of the Year

Sr. Ing. Jose Maiz Mier Impulsor de Beisbol

Coach Robert Capello Basketball

Sal Narvaez Karate

Baldemar “Bate” Carmona BeisbolLaredo Old High School Football 1927 District Champs

2007-08Felipe Alou Baseball OutfieldNorbert Dickman Sportsman of the YearAugie Garrido Baseball CoachJaime Bert Donjuan Tennis CoachOvid “Bear” Rodriguez, Jr. Martial ArtsArturo Estrada Clinicas De AmpayersJuan Luis Villarreal Basketball

2009Fernando A. Salinas Sportsman of the year

Linda Ruth Tosetti Baseball

Alex Ramos, Jr. Basketball

Ray Negron Baseball

Hector Noyola Basketball

Pedro Martinez Baseball

Roberto “Bobby” Santos Baseball

Rico Carty Baseballl

2010

Juan Manuel Marquez “Dinamita” Box

Shashi & Priya Vaswani Soccer

Juan Francisco Ochoa Sports Ambassador

Maria Madgalena Rosales Baseball

Latin American International Sports Hall of Fame Inductees

2009Fernando A. Salinas Sportsman of the year

Linda Ruth Tosetti Baseball

Alex Ramos, Jr. Basketball

Ray Negron Baseball

Hector Noyola Basketball

Pedro Martinez Baseball

Roberto “Bobby” Santos Baseball

Rico Carty Baseballl

2010

Juan Manuel Marquez “Dinamita” Box

Shashi & Priya Vaswani Soccer

Juan Francisco Ochoa Sports Ambassador

Maria Madgalena Rosales Baseball

Milka Duno Car Racing

Joanne Bruni Maddox Golf

Armando Gonzalez “Karate Kid” / Karate

2011

Julio Cesar Chavez Box

Fernando Fiore Sports Ambassador

Renato Ramirez Sportsman of the Year

Teodoro “Teddy” Higuera Baseball

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

Larry Haynes Baseball

Steve LaMantia Football

Tony Garza Track

2012Arturo Benavides Sportsman of the year

St. Joseph’s Academy Antlers Basketball Team

Roque Vela, Jr. Football

Richard G. Morales Volunteer Basketball Coach

Jorge Posada Baseball

San Felipe High School Mustangs Golf Team

Jaime Garcia Baseball

Anastacio “Stacy” Farias Basketball

2013Matias De Llano Sportsman of the year

Tony Casillas Football

Ruben Amaro, Sr. Baseball

Ruben Amaro, Jr. Baseball

Jessica Rivera Tracks

Azucena Maldonado Golf

Chayito Espinoza Taekwondo

St. Augustin VB Team Volleyball

Jose “Chucho” Ramirez Soccer

Tom Treviño Basketball

2014

Linda Alvarado Baseball

Tino Martinez Baseball

Luis Gonzalez Baseball

Frank Gonzalez Football

Mario Garcia Baseball

Dr. Manuel Gonzalez Boxing

Adrian’s Latinos in Action Basketball Team Basketball

Chris & Eddie Canales FootballSports PartnershipJavier Santos, Trustee Fernando Salinas Charitable TrustWomen’s City Club

2015

Olaf HerediaSoccer

Carlos TreviñoSports Historian

Jose LotarioWrestling

Ernesto UribeTrack

Dr. Alfredo TreviñoTennis

When donating an item, Please send items to:1801 Musser St.Laredo, TX. 78043The LAISHOF Board of Directors would like to create a revolving display of sports historical items at the upcoming LAISHOF Museum. The committee will be compil-ing 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.

Memorabilia DonationThe Latin American Interna-tional 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.

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.

Herberto HinojosaHorse racing

Manolo RangelPony League Baseball

Through the Yearswww.latinsportshalloffame.org

SuperintendentRoberto Santos

Athletic DepartmentBobby Cruz - Director Of Athletics

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

J. B. AlexanderHigh School“Bulldogs”

District29-AAAAA

L. B. JohnsonHigh School

“Wolves”District

29-AAAAA

UnitedHigh School“Longhorns”

District29-AAAAA

United SouthHigh School“Panthers”

District29-AAAAA

Sports Excellence

FootballUnited High School 2015District Co-Champions 2015Regional Semi Finalist Head Coach: David SanchezAlexander High School 2015Bi –District ChampionsHead Coach: Joel Lopez

Volleyball United High SchoolDistrict Champions 2015Bi-District Champions, Area Champions, Regional QuarterfinalistHead Coach: Lety Longoria

Cross CountryAlexander Girls Cross Country Team2015 Regional Qualifier.Head Coach: Louie MendozaUnited South Boys Cross Country Team2015 District Champions. Regional QualifierHead Coach: Juan Salazar

Individual State QualifiersUnited- Peter SepulvedaSTATE qualifier

TennisUnited Team TennisArea Champions – Regional QualifiersHead coach: Mark Collins

GolfAlexander Boys GolfDistrict Champions – Regional QualifierHead Coach: Rene RangelAlexander Girls GolfDistrict Champions – Regional QualifierHead Coach: Doug Gates

Softball LBJ Softball2014 Bi-District Finalist

SwimmingAlexander Individual GirlsAyeesha Mohammed – State Qualifier.United Individual BoysAlberto Duarte – State Qualifier

BasketballAlexander Boys Basketball 2015 Regional Finalist – Elite 82016 – Regional Semi Finalist –Sweet 16Head Coach: Luis ValdezAlexander Girls Basketball2016 District Champion - Regional Semi FinalistHead Coach: Gilbert CardenasUnited Girls Basketball2015 Co-District Champions, Bi district Champions & Area finalistHead Coach: Raquel CarmonaUnited Boys Basketball2016 Regional Finalist – Elite 8Head Coach: Archie RamosUnited South girls basketball2015 – Regional Semi Finalist 2016 – Bi-District Champions

SoccerUnited South boys soccerRegional Semi FinalistHead Coach: Guillermo SantosUnited South Girls SoccerBi District Champions, Area FinalistHead Coach: Leticia GarzaUnited girls soccer2015, 2016 Bi District Champions, Area FinalistsHead Coach: Jerry Vera

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

CigarroaHigh School

“Toros”

MartinHigh School

“Tigers”

Nixon High School“Mustangs”

St. Augustine High School - “Knights”

Texas Association of Private & Parochial Schools

Superintendent Dr. A. Marcus Nelson • Athletic Director Sylvia Barrera Superintendent Dr. Rosa Maria VidaAthletic Director Rodrigo Romo

1702 HOUSTON STREET LAREDO, TX. 78040956) 273-1000

FootballJ.W. Nixon High School 2015 Bi-District QualifierHead Coach: Tommy Ramirez

VolleyballJ.W. Nixon High School 2015 Bi-District QualifierHead Coach: Mike Gabrillo

Cross CountryDr. Leo G. Cigarroa High School Boys Team2015 Regional QualifierHead Coach: Jose L. Alfaro R. & T. Martin High School Boys Team 2015 Regional QualifierHead Coach: Leroy HinojosaR. & T. Martin High School Girls Team 2015 Regional QualifierHead Coach: Oralia Aguilar

Team TennisR. & T. Martin High School Team2015 Team Area QualifierHead Coach: Fausto DovalinaJ.W. Nixon High School Team2015 Team Area QualifierHead Coach: Oscar Gutierrez

PowerliftingDr. Leo G. Cigarroa High SchoolRobert Gonzalez, State QualifierHead Coach: Herbie SaldivarR. & T. Martin HS TeamBrenda Quintero, State QualifierHead Coach: Gustavo GuerreroJ.W. Nixon High School TeamJosue Tobias, State QualifierHead Coach: Carlos Dovalina

BasketballDr. Leo G. Cigarroa High School Girls Team 2015-16 District Champion, Bi-District Champion,Area Champion & Regional Quarter-FinalistHead Coach: Mary EncinasR. & T. Martin High School Boys Team 2015-16 District Runner-up & Bi-District FinalistHead Coach: Hector NoyolaR. & T. Martin High School Girls Team 2015-16 Bi-District FinalistHead Coach: Frank Gonzalez

J.W. Nixon High School Boys Team 2015-16 District Champion, Bi-District Champion, Area Champion, Regional Finalist, Elite 8Head Coach: Pete Solis Jr.J.W. Nixon High School Girls Team2015-16 District Runner-up & Bi-District FinalistHead Coach: LeaAnn Mendoza

SoccerDr. Leo G. Cigarroa High School Boys Team2016 District Champion, Bi-District Champion & Area FinalistHead Coach: Jose CastilloR. & T. Martin High School Boys Team2016 Bi-District FinalistHead Coach: Armando GarciaJ.W. Nixon High School Boys Team2016 District Runner-up, Bi-District FinalistHead Coach: Julian Rodriguez Jr.J.W. Nixon High School Girls Team2016 Bi-District FinalistHead Coach: Ricky Gonzalez

Track & FieldDr. Leo G. Cigarroa High School Boys2016 Regional QualifiersDavid Saenz, Ricky Carrillo & Tony MartinezHead Coach: Rolando RamosR. & T. Martin High School Boys2016 Regional QualifiersJuan Vasquez, Sergio Tijerina, Marlon Amador,Angel Davila, Miguel Escamilla, Jesus Delgado& Jesus LaraHead Coach: Juan GarzaJ.W. Nixon High School Boys2016 Regional QualifierJorge SalazarHead Coach: Luis EscamillaJ.W. Nixon High School Girls2016 Regional QualifierBrianda MoralesHead Coach: Danny Gutierrez

Spring TennisJ.W. Nixon High School Team2016 Singles ChampionAmor Barrera, Leon Barrera & Raycel RodriguezHead Coach: Oscar Gutierrez

BaseballR. & T. Martin High School 2015-16 Bi-District FinalistHead Coach: Jorge Tijerina

Lady Knights Golf TeamRegina Flores12 grade - All District, All Region, State Qualifier 4 yearsKristina Gutierrez11th grade - District Champion (individual) All District, All Region, All State, State QualifierPaola Canales11th grade - State QualifierSusana De La Parra9th grade - State QualifierRebecca Salinas9th grade- State Qualifier

Knights Golf Team District Champions as a teamAlfredo Virgen11th grade - District Champion (individual) - All District, All Region, State QualifierSantiago Saenz10th grade - All District, State QualifierMauricio Calderon9th grade - All District, State QualifierHoracio Perez9th grade - State QualifierMinki Kim12th grade - State Qualifier 3 years

Tennis TeamFernanda Cavazos11th grade - State QualifierCarolina Garcia11th grade - State Qualifier

CoachesHead CoachClarissa Mancha VillarrealAssistantRoberto Mancha

Indoor OutdoorSecurity

Terrific Snack Bar

Friendly Staff

Video Card Minder

Tomahawk Tribe 28Redwing Council

Salon de la Fama Latino Americano del DeporteLaredo Migrant Council

Maximum Prizes of $5,000 Each Night

Door Prizes

Congratulationsto all 2016 Inductees

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

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

CongratulationsJessica!

First Female ESPN Baseball AnalystIn 2006 The Latin Hall inducted Coach Tom

Flores of the Super Bowl Champion Oakland Raiders and Team USA Softball World

Olympics Gold Medalist Jessica Mendoza-Presently, First Female Baseball Analyst for

the ESPN Sports Network along with Co-Host Raul Ibañes, Yankee and Phillies Great.

Photo Gallerywww.latinsportshalloffame.org

Latin American Sports Hall of Fame Welcomed at Yankee Stadium 2009The 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.

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

Latin American International Sports Hall of Fame

Humberto “Lefty” BarreraBoxingFlyweight QuarterfinalsWorld Olympics - 1960Rome, Italy - 1960

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

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.

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 WelcomingL-R: Cynthia Haynes Ramirez, Milka Duno, Andres “Andy” Ramos, Jr. and Pitin Guajardo

Photo Gallerywww.latinsportshalloffame.org

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Humberto “Lefty” BarreraBoxingFlyweight QuarterfinalsWorld Olympics - 1960Rome, Italy - 1960

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 WelcomingL-R: Cynthia Haynes Ramirez, Milka Duno, Andres “Andy” Ramos, Jr. and Pitin Guajardo

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.

Angel MaciasBaseballMonterrey, MéxicoLittle LeagueWorld Series ChampionsWilliamsport, Penn. 1957

Ing. Jose “Pepe” Maiz GarciaBaseballMonterrey, MéxicoWorld Series ChampionsWilliamsport, Penn. 1957

Latin American International Sports Hall of Fame

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

1985. 10th Anniversary Celebration Reunion of the LASHOF.

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

January 2012. Jorge Posada-New York Yankees and Cynthia Haynes Ramirez-LSHOF Board Member.

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.

Jan 3, 1975. Initial LAISHOF Inductees. 1956 Martin High Tigers, State Basketball Champs 4 AAAA.

Photo Gallerywww.latinsportshalloffame.org

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. Peña, F. Peña, V. Quiroz, R. Campbell, R. Conner, J. Jefferies, H. Farias. Bottom Row: H. Goodwin, E. Cook, A. Macmahon, E. Mejia, J. Peña, G. Burr, R. Killam, T. Mann, W. Shutt, R. Davis.

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

Latin American International Sports Hall of FameLatin 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 GuajardoDirector

About The Latin American International Sports Hall of Fame

Congratulations!

Latin American InternationalSports Hall of Fame 2016 Honorees

Class of 2012 LAISHOF

In MemoriumOur most recent departures

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

Our hearts go out to your families.You will always be remembered.

Dr. Rafael Lecuona ....................................................................Class of 1977Ernesto Uribe ...............................................................................Class of 2015Adriana Gonzalez Rodriguez ....................2016 Inspirational AwardKarina M Villarreal ............................................2016 Inspirational Award

Sportsman of the YearEduardo “Lalo” Cavazos 1988

CongratulationsTo all 2016 Inductees

FromLalo Cavazos

& Family

WebbCountyCommissioners

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The Haynes family Larry, J.J., Jorge Sr. ,Olga , Cynthia, Jorge Jr., Roberto.

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

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

Larry Haynes2011 Hall of Fame Inductee

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!

Congratulations

Jorge & Olga Haynes Family

Mayor Pete Saenz

District I Rudy Gonzalez, Jr.

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

Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina

Commissioner Precinct 1Frank Sciaraffa

Commissioner Precinct 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina

Commissioner Precinct 3John Galo

Commissioner Precinct 4Jaime Canales

Laredo City

Council

WebbCountyCommissioners

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Congratulations to all 2016Latin Hall of Fame Inductees