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Alex Rodriguez
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- Athletes Involved in Drug Scandals
- Hispanic Athletes
- Famous Leos
Alex Rodriguez
Baseball Player / 1975 -
In 2007, American baseball player Alex Rodriguez became the youngest player in major league baseball history to hit 500 career home runs.
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Oscar de la Renta
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Fashion Designers
- Famous People Named Oscar
Oscar de la Renta
Entrepreneur, Fashion Designer, Philanthropist / 1932 -
Oscar de la Renta is one of the world’s leading fashion designers. Famous for his women's evening wear and suits, his line is distinctly modern yet feminine.
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Rafael Trujillo
- In these groups:
- Hispanic Political Figures
- The 69 Club
- Famous Scorpios
Rafael Trujillo
War Criminal, Dictator, World Leader / 1891 - 1961
Rafael Trujillo was a dictator of the Dominican Republic for decades. He was assassinated in 1961.
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Sammy Sosa
- In these groups:
- Hispanic Athletes
- Athletes Involved in Drug Scandals
- Famous Scorpios
Sammy Sosa
Baseball Player / 1968 -
Sammy Sosa is a former MLB slugger, most notably with the Chicago Cubs, with whom he chased Roger Maris's home run record.
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Albert Pujols
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- Sober Celebs
- Hispanic Athletes
- Famous Capricorns
Albert Pujols
Baseball Player / 1980 -
Professional athlete. Considered one of the top players in the sport, Albert Pujols is a Major League Baseball first baseman for Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
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Julia Alvarez
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- Hispanic Writers
- Notable Hispanic Women
- Famous Arians
Julia Alvarez
Author, Poet / 1950 -
The theme of being caught between two cultures is covered in writer Julia Alvarez's poetry and fiction, including How the García Girls Lost Their Accents.
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