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The first Latin American player in the modern era of MLB was Luis Castro who played with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1902. Castro was born in Medellin, Columbia. Estaban Bellan from Cuba played for the Troy Haymakers of the National Association in 1871. The National Association was the predecessor of the National League.

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Mark Aguirre, Detroit Pistons. NBA from 1981-1994. Father born in Mexico.

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That would be Ted Williams in 1966. His mother was of Mexican descent.

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The first Puerto Rican born player in the NBA was guard Butch Lee who was born in Santurce. He played with the Hawks, Cavaliers, and Lakers for two seasons (1978-79 and 1979-80).

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one famous hispanic Baseball player is Alex Carrasquel. He is from Venenzuela.

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Nancy lopez

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