If you consider John Tavares latin (Portuguese Parents), there are four Hispanic NHL players. Scott Gomez born in Alaska of Mexican Father-Colombian Mother, Raffi Torres born in Canada of Peruvian parents, Al Montoya, netminder of Cuban descent, and Manny Fernandez netminder of Mexican descent.
Don't forget Bill Guerin (left wing, now playing with the New York Islanders). His mother is from Nicaragua. He is very proud of his Hispanics roots.
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1 - Anthony Munoz who played offensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals from 1980-1992.
Actually, 2. Mexican-born Tom Fears was elected into the Hall of Fame in 1970. He was also the first Hispanic NFL head coach when he was named head coach of the expansion New Orleans Saints in 1967. Tom Flores and Ron Rivera are the other 2 Hispanic NFL head coaches.