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Alex Sánchez Cruz, (born July 20, 1930), is a former Costa Rican football player. His charismatic and humble demeanor made him a beloved sports figure across the country. He earned his nickname by consistently ordering a glass of milk at every restaurant he visited. He is still recognized by soccer fans throughout the country. == Biography == He was born in Naranjo〔(Carrera del lateral Alex Sánchez ) - Nacion 〕 in Costa Rica's, Alajuela province. Alex started his soccer career at the early age of 10 playing in the Minor League for the Deportivo Saprissa.〔 He started by training twice a day with the club and soon advanced to playing full-time. In 1945 he started in the first ever National Youth Championship where he won a national title for the first time in his career. By 1946 Saprissa had ascended to the Juvenile Division and Alex had become the starting goalkeeper. Saprissa won the Championship in the new division by beating the Liga Deportiva Alajuelense in a best-of-three series. The Championship allowed the Deportivo Saprissa, the Minor League branch of a Major League team named Orion F.C., to ascend to the Major Division. The team was renamed Orion F.C. and Alex's strong frame and ability to accuretely kick the ball with both legs prompted the coach to move him into the position of left wingback. He would remain in this position until his retirement. However, he would still train as a goalkeeper and would serve as a back-up in every team he ever played with, including the Costa Rica National Team. In 1947 Alex played in the Third Division for the newly renamed Orion F.C.〔 and again was part of the team that won the Championship. This continued success prompted Ricardo Saprissa, the team's co-founder and namesake, to register the team in the Third Division of the Major League. That same year the Orion F.C. won the Championship, thus advancing to the Second Division, where the team was renamed back to the Deportivo Saprissa. The next season, the Deportivo Saprissa advanced one last time to the Primera Division, Costa Rica's top soccer league, where they still play to this date. Alex Sanchez was part of the team that won the first 3 National Championship in Costa Rica's top league in 1952,〔(Los históricos 30 títulos del Deportivo Saprissa ) - Nación 〕 1953 and 1957. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Alex Sánchez Cruz」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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