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...those rainy afternoons in San Juan, Puerto Rico wins more international championships than any other country in the world. More than the Soviets, more than the Yugoslavians, and yes, more championships than the Americans...

Author: By Julio R. Varela, | Title: Nerf Balls and Olympic Dreams | 9/27/1988 | See Source »

...earns the Puerto Ricans a trip to the quarterfinals against the United States. Despite having a history of playing tough against the Americans, Puerto Rico has yet to defeat the U.S. in international play. Seoul could be a different story...

Author: By Julio R. Varela, | Title: Nerf Balls and Olympic Dreams | 9/27/1988 | See Source »

Before Puerto Rico plays the United States at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, my father tells me, "Watch out for Butch...

Author: By Julio R. Varela, | Title: Nerf Balls and Olympic Dreams | 9/27/1988 | See Source »

...with Coach Al McGuire and the rest of Marquette basketball team would capture the NCAA Championship in 1977, plays for Puerto Rico because his grandparents are of Puerto Rican descent. The 1976 Puerto Rican squad is one of the strongest at the Olympics...

Author: By Julio R. Varela, | Title: Nerf Balls and Olympic Dreams | 9/27/1988 | See Source »

...islanders give the mainlanders a scare, but still lose by one point. The island of Puerto Rico treats the loss as a win. Lee is a hero...

Author: By Julio R. Varela, | Title: Nerf Balls and Olympic Dreams | 9/27/1988 | See Source »

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