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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 accomplishments/achievements 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.

Mission

The Latin American International Sports Hall of Fame was founded in 1975 to recognize individuals with good and proper standing in the community, high morals and values and who have excelled in sports and/or have contributed to the promotion of sports and goodwill in the Latino community.


Latin American International Sports Hall of Fame

47th Annual Induction Banquet

An example of a sports career that is directly tied into the premise of our organization is that of sports historian Carlos Trevino who has been dedicated to preserving and reporting for posterity.

In essence, the legacy of Trevino is that he was in the front lines of recording many of those hall of fame recipients that we have honored and continue to honor. Specifically, he has provided a large portion of the history that we strive to retain for ourselves and, curiously, he has unknowingly supplied himself as an active and proud historian. Trevino took on a big plate in choosing to cover Texas and New Mexico sports throughout his career, but then it seems befitting for a dreamer with big dreams. Without proud pioneers like him, we would today be without much of the history that has been preserved because of stewards like Trevino.

For many Latinos, Carlos is a role model for those who want to follow their passion. He has experienced the struggles and challenges of the world of sports first hand and served as a beacon of experience for all those willing to commit their time in any way. His invaluable service is one that cannot be measure for it influence and effect on today’s generation. As with most leaders, their legacy is one that passes the test of time. It is through this recognition and honor bestowed to Mr. Trevino that we aim to preserve him and all his contributions to sports. The journey comes full circle through our acknowledgement that it is time to honor those who have honored us with their coverage throughout their careers.

We stand assured that our commitment to conservation of the past will always be thankfully carried on by those future generations that Trevino has touched throughout his life.