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Ocsar De La Hoya

Pancho Gonzales

Rudy Galindo

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Oscar De La Hoya - Boxer

At 24, Oscar-a tall (5 feet 10 *), handsome young man with no steady girlfriend, who is focusing all his energy on his boxing-is known as the Golden Boy. And, he tells me, he is still not fond of violence-a curious posture for an Olympic gold-medal winner (as a member of the 1992 U.S. boxing team in Barcelona) and a professional fighter who holds the World Boxing Council super-lightweight (140 pounds) championship belt. Undefeated in 23 professional bouts, with 20 knockouts, Oscar De La Hoya is arguably the best prizefighter, pound for pound, in the world today.

Pancho Gonzales - Tennis Player

Byname of RICHARD ALONZO GONZALES, GONZALES also spelled GONZALEZ American tennis player who won the U.S. professional championship in men's singles eight times, seven consecutively (1953-59, 1961). Born into a Mexican-American family, Gonzales as a youth had no access to tennis clubs and was largely a self-taught player. In 1943 he achieved top ranking in boys' tennis in southern California.

Before turning professional in 1949, he won six major amateur championships: United States Lawn Tennis Association singles (1948-49), U.S. clay-court singles (1948-49), U.S. indoor singles (1949), and U.S. indoor mixed doubles (1949, with Gussie Moran). His speed, agility, and aggressive play, which was complemented by colorful and outspoken behavior, won him a large following. In addition to his eight singles titles, Gonzales as a professional won the U.S. men's doubles championship five times (1953-54, 1957-58, and 1969, with various partners). In 1969, at age 41, he defeated Charlie Pasarell in a 112-game match that was the longest in the history of the Wimbledon tournament.

Rudy Galindo - Ice Skater

Rudy Galindo was born Val Joe Galindo, but was given the nickname of Rudy at a very young age which stuck with him. Rudy was born on September 7, 1969 in San Jose, California. Rudy's amateur career lasted from 1977-1996 when he turned professional. Rudy Galindo triumphed at the 1996 U.S. Chapionships, highlighting a 15-year amateur career. Skating last in the competition in his hometown of San Jose, he staged an upset victory over two former U.S. Chapmions to become the oldest (26) gold medallist in 70 years. Galindo is also one of only five men to ever hold U.S. titles in both singles and pairs. Galindo has struggled through personal tragedies and financial hardships. He has dedicated himself to the sport and developed his own individualistic style in order to reach the top of the national podium. In 1996, he represented the U.S. at the World Championships in Edmonton, Canada, where he again upset World and Olympic Champions to win the bronze medal. His mastery of highly difficult jumps and spins, combined with fluid movements and classical lines, makes him one of the stand outs performers of America's elite male skaters.