Juana Díaz in Municipio de Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico — The Caribbean (The West Indies)
Jose Bayoan Ortiz Rivera
Extraorindario ser humano. Desperto gran interes en ayudar a los damas es de conocimiento general su inmensa labor civica y en pro de los deportes en nuestra comunidad.
Organiza y participa en el primer equipo de beisbol "Estrellas Juveniles" de Juana Díaz en 1941, desempeñandose como receptor hace su debut en el beisbol Doble A conquistando el primer campeonato.
Luego de participar en las fuerzas armadas donde se licensia honrosmente regresa al beisbol como direigente obteniendo el campeonato estatal en 1953. Obtuvo su bachillerato en artes con concentracion en sociologia, psicologia y educacion (magna cum laude).
Extraordinary human being. He had an immense interest in helping women, encouraging their civic work and in encouraging sports in our community.
He organized and participated in Juana Díaz's first Youth Stars baseball team in 1941, playing catcher and making his debut in Double A baseball, winning their first championship.
After serving in the armed forces where he was honorably discharged, he returned to baseball as a manager, winning the state championship in 1953. He obtained his BA with a triple major in Sociology, Psychology and Education (Magna Cum Laude).
Erected 2000
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.
Location. 18° 2.866′ N, 66° 30.588′ W. Marker is in Juana Díaz in Municipio de Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico. It is on Puerto Rico Route 149 south of Calle 3, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Juana Diaz PR 00795, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Southern Coastal Zone and in the Greater Ponce Area. Globally, it is one of the Greater Antilles on the Caribbean Sea, on in the Atlantic Ocean, in North America, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Radamas Torres Martinez (here, next to this marker); Glodowaldo Augusto Peguero Vega (here, next to this marker); Pedro Rafael Tricoche de Jesus (1940 - ) (here, next to this marker); Ramon Luis Vega Zayas (1939 - ) (here, next to this marker); Carlos Rafael Ortiz Correa (Calin) (1925 - 1946)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
