In honor of #HispanicHeritageMonth, I'll be highlighting Hispanic men and women every day that are in the sports industry! A thread: ⬇️
Day 1 - Jessica Mendoza, ESPN Analyst

Jessica is the first woman to serve as a solo analyst for a national package of MLB telecasts, including weeknight games and holiday baseball. ⚾️ She is also a former member of the US’ women’s national softball team between 2004-2010.🏅
Day 5 - Al Avila, Detroit Tigers General Manager

Al is the first Cuban-born general manager in baseball history. ⚾️ He is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization and the major league club.
Day 6 - Dany Garcia, XFL Owner & Founder of The Garcia Companies

Dany is the first female sports league owner. 🏈 She is also a professional bodybuilder and an executive producer of “The Titan Games,” where male and female competitors face off in endurance-based challenges.
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