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'''Francisco "Paquito" Montaner''' (August 16, 1894 – April 5, 1945) was a Puerto Rican [[pitcher]] from [[Ponce, Puerto Rico|Ponce]]. He was the first [[Puerto Rican people|Puerto Rican]] baseball player to throw a "[[no-hitter]] |
'''Francisco "Paquito" Montaner''' (August 16, 1894 – April 5, 1945) was a Puerto Rican [[pitcher]] from [[Ponce, Puerto Rico|Ponce]]. He was the first [[Puerto Rican people|Puerto Rican]] baseball player to throw a "[[no-hitter]]."<ref>''Honran a Paquito Montaner. By Hector Diaz Salichs. Comite Monumento y Celebracion del 1er Centenario del Natalicio de Francisco "Paquito" Montaner Garcia. 7 August 1994. Page 1.</ref> He is honored with the name of one of the largest stadiums in Puerto Rico, [[Francisco Montaner Stadium]] in Ponce. In 1955, he was inducted into the Puerto Rico Sports Hall of Fame,<ref>Biographic sheet on Montaner, Francisco "Paquito". Baseball. [[Museo Francisco Pancho Coimbre]]. August 10, 2010.</ref> and, in 1983, into the ''Galeria de los Inmortales del Deporte Ponceño'' (Ponce's Gallery of the Inmortals of Ponce Sports).<ref>Biographic sheet on Montaner, Francisco "Paquito". Baseball. [[Museo Francisco Pancho Coimbre]]. August 10, 2010.</ref> |
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Francisco "Paquito" Montaner (August 16, 1894 – April 5, 1945) was a Puerto Rican pitcher from Ponce. He was the first Puerto Rican baseball player to throw a "no-hitter."[1] He is honored with the name of one of the largest stadiums in Puerto Rico, Francisco Montaner Stadium in Ponce. In 1955, he was inducted into the Puerto Rico Sports Hall of Fame,[2] and, in 1983, into the Galeria de los Inmortales del Deporte Ponceño (Ponce's Gallery of the Inmortals of Ponce Sports).[3]
Early years and schooling
Francisco "Paquito" Alfonso Montaner Garcia was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, on August 16, 1894.[4] He was a graduate of Ponce High School.
Baseball career
Montaner predated professional baseball in Puerto Rico, which was not organized until 1926.[5][6] He was one of the greatest Puerto Rican pitchers of all times.[7][8] He also played brilliantly performing as an infielder. Prior to this, he was responsible for raising the name of his alma mater Ponce High School to the summit of Puerto Rican sports.[9]
On one occasion Montaner pitched two games on the same day without allowing the opposing team, Santurce's Central High School, to score a single run. On another occasion Montaner scored all strikeouts against 15 batters in succession and, in 1914, Montaner eliminated the All-American team as Montaner threw a no-hitter against a team made up exclusively of American players belogning mostly to major league teams. After this game, the All-American team extended Montaner an offer to play for their team. Montaner's parents refused, however, given that Montaner was still a very young man. "Had the contract materialized, Montaner would have been the first Puerto Rican ever to have played in the major leagues with the New York Yankees, then known as the All-American team".[10][11][12] On January 22, 1912, while playing for Ponce's Liga del Castillo, Montaner threw another no-hitter against San Juan's Capital Pope team.[13]
Life outside the diamond
Shopkeeper
As professional leagues had not yet formed in Puerto Rico at the time Montaner played, he made his living outside the baseball field. Montaner came from a family of shopkeepers. Montaner himself owned a cigar and liquor shop in Ponce. The shop was located near the center of town at the corner of Arenas and Intendente Ramirez streets, in Barrio Sexto (Cantera).[14]
Music lover
Montaner loved music and in the 1930s he recorded two 78 rpm records with Jose Piñeiro in New Jersey, United States. The recordings consisted of danzas by Manuel Gregorio Tavárez and Juan Morel Campos.[15]
Family life
Montaner Garcia married Sarah Bigay and had four children: Carmen Maria, Francisco (Papico), Victor Manuel, and Ausberto (Boty).[16][17]
Later years and death
Montaner Garcia spent his last few retirement years playing dominoes.[18] He died in Ponce on April 5, 1945, after suffering from leucemia for some time.[19] He was 50 years old at the time of his death.[20]
Legacy
- The baseball stadium in Ponce, Puerto Rico, is named after him.
- There is a street near Ponce's Tricentennial Park named after him.
- The centerpiece glass enclosure at Ponce's Museo Francisco Pancho Coimbre is dedicated to him.
- There is a plaque to his memory at Ponce's Park for the Illustrious Ponce Citizens.
See also
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References
- ^ Honran a Paquito Montaner. By Hector Diaz Salichs. Comite Monumento y Celebracion del 1er Centenario del Natalicio de Francisco "Paquito" Montaner Garcia. 7 August 1994. Page 1.
- ^ Biographic sheet on Montaner, Francisco "Paquito". Baseball. Museo Francisco Pancho Coimbre. August 10, 2010.
- ^ Biographic sheet on Montaner, Francisco "Paquito". Baseball. Museo Francisco Pancho Coimbre. August 10, 2010.
- ^ Honran a Paquito Montaner. By Hector Diaz Salichs. Comite Monumento y Celebracion del 1er Centenario del Natalicio de Francisco "Paquito" Montaner Garcia. 7 August 1994. Page 2.
- ^ Museo Francisco "Pancho" Coimbre. Revista Hola PR. 17 Sept 2010.
- ^ Francisco (Paquito) Montaner. Periodico La Perla del Sur. Week of November 18–24, 1992. Sports section. Page 84.
- ^ Biographic sheet on Montaner, Francisco "Paquito". Baseball. Museo Francisco Pancho Coimbre. August 10, 2010.
- ^ Francisco (Paquito) Montaner. Periodico La Perla del Sur. Week of November 18–24, 1992. Sports section. Page 84.
- ^ Biographic sheet on Montaner, Francisco "Paquito". Baseball. Museo Francisco Pancho Coimbre. August 10, 2010.
- ^ Recordando a Paquito. By Juan B. Roman. March 12, 2946. Folleto Deportivo from Luis Antonio "Wito" Morales.
- ^ Biographic sheet on Montaner, Francisco "Paquito". Baseball. Museo Francisco Pancho Coimbre. August 10, 2010.
- ^ Francisco (Paquito) Montaner. Periodico La Perla del Sur. Week of November 18–24, 1992. Sports section. Page 84.
- ^ Francisco (Paquito) Montaner. Periodico La Perla del Sur. Week of November 18–24, 1992. Sports section. Page 84.
- ^ The Commercial guide and business directory of Porto Rico. Page 85.
- ^ Paquito Montaner, Gloria Ponceña. By Luis Antonio Rodriguez. NotiSur. Week of January 15–21, 1998. Sports Section. Page 29.
- ^ Honran a Francisco "Paquito" Montaner. By Hector Diaz Salichs. Periodico La Perla del Sur. 31 August 1994 (Week of August 31 to September 6, 1994) Sports section. Page 71.
- ^ Francisco (Paquito) Montaner. Periodico La Perla del Sur. Week of November 18–24, 1992. Sports section. Page 84.
- ^ Honran a Paquito Montaner. By Hector Diaz Salichs. Comite Monumento y Celebracion del 1er Centenario del Natalicio de Francisco "Paquito" Montaner Garcia.
- ^ Francisco (Paquito) Montaner. Periodico La Perla del Sur. Week of November 18–24, 1992. Sports section. Page 84.
- ^ Paquito Montaner, Gloria Ponceña. By Luis Antonio Rodriguez. NotiSur. Week of January 15–21, 1998. Sports Section. Page 29.