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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

Carlos Peralta Quintero

Ing. Carlos Peralta Quintero


Empresario-Humanitario-Deportista
Presidente-Director General
Industrias Unidas S.A. (IUSA)
Fundacion Don Alejo Peralta y Diaz Ceballos
Tigres de Mexico-Liga Mexicana
Campeones 1996-2000-2001
LM Ejecutivo del Ano 2000-2001

 

lngeniero Carlos Peralta Quintero following the legacy of his late father, Don Alejo Peralta y Diaz Ceballos, is a world renowned philanthropist, humanitarian, sports enthusiast and international business leader. Carlos developed professionally in his father's lndustrias Unidas S.A. (Grupo IUSA) or United Industries. He was appointed Executive VicePresident of Grupo Industrial and later Chairman of the Board of Directors, a responsibility he has had since 1997. Grupo IUSA is one of the most important and highly regarded industrial groups in Mexico. Presently it has one hundred and eight companies. Mr. Peralta's work ethic has strengthened Grupo IUSA by bringing in state of the art technology which has enabled it to achieve greater competitiveness internationally. Peralta envisioned and negotiated the creating of the Mexican company "IUSACELL" one the most successful cellular phone companies in Mexico. As a result of his business interest, Peralta has created thousands of jobs which have benefited families in Mexico and abroad. In honor of his late father, Carlos created the Alejo Peralta y Diaz Ceballos Foundation established primarily to benefit the country's poor and to foster education in culture and science. It also helps several orphanages and physically challenged individuals. In the field of sports, Carlos is proud to continue the passioned legacy his father began, as the founder of the Mexico City Tigres, now representing the City of Puebla. Always actively supporting and encouraging baseball activities. Currently, Mr. Peralta is the acting chief executive officer of the tradition-rich Tigres and under his leadership they have won 4 Mexican League championships (1992-1997-2000-2001) and have managed to participate in the championship series in 5 of the last six seasons. The Mexican League honored Carlos by recognizing him as Baseball Executive of the Year in 2000 and 2001 for winning consecutive championships. The Academy of Baseball named after his father, Don Alejo Peralta y Diaz Ceballos is a renowned facility where the finest young ball players from Mexico con developed their baseball talent. Peralta's broad baseball experience has been successful in showcasing the talent of Mexican players and in fostering working agreements with various Major League clubs. Presently, Carlos wants to extend his sports business to the United States. He has an offer on the table to the Walt Disney Corporation to buy the 2002 World Series Champion Anaheim Angels. The future outlook of the entrepreneurial group Peralta directs is notable because in addition to industrial development, it also encompasses cultural and philanthropic aspects of national life.