Juana Díaz in Municipio de Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico — The Caribbean (The West Indies)

Orlando Rodriguez Matos (1935 - )

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 5, 2023

1. Orlando Rodriguez Matos (1935 - ) Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Comienza a jugar beisbol Doble A a los 15 años (1952). Sobresale como lanzador en los compeonados conquistados por Juana Díaz en los años 1953 y 1956. Miembro del equipo nacional que fue a Venezuela y Cuba. Novalo del año de beisbol profesional in 1959.

[English translation:]
He began playing Double A baseball at age 15 (1952). He stands out as a pitcher in the championships won by Juana Díaz in 1953 and 1956. He was a member of the national team that went to Venezuela and Cuba. Professional Baseball Rookie of the Year in 1959.

Erected 2000 by Municipio de Juana Díaz.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1953.

Location. 18° 2.866′ N, 66° 30.589′ 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: Juan Ramon Martinez Martinez (1945 - ) (here, next to this marker);

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Adrian Garcia Garcia (1915 - ) (here, next to this marker); Jose Julio de Leon (1938 - ) (here, next to this marker); Carlos J. Rivero Pacheco (here, next to this marker); Ramon Luis (Wito) Conde (1934 - ) (here, next to this marker); Carlos Rafael Ortiz Correa (Calin) (1925 - 1946) (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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Juana Díaz.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 5, 2023

2. Orlando Rodriguez Matos (1935 - ) Marker

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 188 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.