Latino Seahawks

Hawkstorian

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As we drafted Damien Martinez it got me curious how many Latino players have played for the Seahawks. Obviously I can't say for sure anyone's true heritage so I'm just going on surnames that would fit that category.

The three players I could find were were truly FOOTballers.

Frank Garcia, who punted the last game in 1981 when Jeff West was injured.

Ruben Rodriguez was drafted in the 5th round in 1987 and was our regular punter for 3 years. I think if .net was around then he would have been a regular 'whipping boy' as he never lived up to his draft status.

Efren Herrera! Our kicker from '78 - '82 and special teams secret weapon!

I should also mention head coach/GM Tom Flores. (Now before this thread turns into a Flores hate thing, the guy could coach, just had a terrible boss).
 

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I was about to say add arroyo to the list. Both came from the U as well.
 

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Might be splitting hairs a bit, but would Frank Garcia be considered latino? I think Garcia is a Spanish last name no? Not Latino (From Latin America)
 
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Might be splitting hairs a bit, but would Frank Garcia be considered latino? I think Garcia is a Spanish last name no? Not Latino (From Latin America)
He went to high school and college in Arizona so i would figure he has Latino roots. Lots of MLB players named Garcia are Latino.
 

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Might be splitting hairs a bit, but would Frank Garcia be considered latino? I think Garcia is a Spanish last name no? Not Latino (From Latin America)
Huh ?

Virtually every Latino name is a Spanish name. (Or Portuguese)

I don’t think a lot of Aztec, Olmec, Inca, or Mayan names survived “La
Conquista.”

Unless I misunderstood, in that case my apologies.
 
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