Juan Báez
Juan Báez (April 14, 1935 – January 26, 2022), also known as "Johnny" and "El Indio de la Vía", was a Puerto Rican basketball player. He played from 1953 to 1969 in Puerto Rico's Superior Basketball League and from 1957 to 1961 with the Real Madrid basketball Spanish basketball team in Europe. In 1957, Báez was named the league's Most Valuable Player (MVP) and points leader. In 2007, Báez was awarded Puerto Rico's top sports award, the Puerto Rico Olympic Medal of Honor. Báez was also inducted into Puerto Rico's Sports Hall of Fame.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 14, 1935 Santurce, Puerto Rico |
| Died | January 26, 2022 (age 86) |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 1953–1969 |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1953–1957 | Cardenales de Río Piedras |
| 1957–1961 | Real Madrid |
| 1962–1969 | Cardenales de Río Piedras |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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