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He was educated primarily in America, attending prep school in New Jersey before enrolling at University, where he followed in the footsteps of his older brother, Joaquin, who was later inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame.
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Lou Molinet
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He played in 1927 for the Frankford Yellow Jackets. Despite having a French name, Molinet. Lou"s parents had come to Cuba from Spain, their ancestors likely crossed the Pyrenees Mountains from France.
Molinet lettered twice each in basketball and football.
He found the prospect of returning to too challenging, so he remained at home in Cuba. The team contracted Molinet for a salary of $50 per game.
In addition, he received $50 per week to attend practice. In 1927, Molinet rushed for 75 yards and passed for another 35 yards.
He also caught several passes, and even scored a touchdown.
He helped Frankford finish in seventh place. He played in nine games that season. Molinet spent his later life working at Eastman Kodak.
He actually worked for the Carrier Corporation, first in New York City, then in Rochester and then in Syracuse.
Many in media referred to him as "Lou" Molinet. However his family states he was never called that.
His nicknames were really "Molly," and "Iggy". Prior to 1999, it was concluded that Jess Rodriguez, a fullback with the 1929 Buffalo Bisons, was the first player of Hispanic heritage.
Her call was of great interest to the Hall because at the time it was widely believed that Rodriguez was the first Hispanic player in history.
Further research by the Hall of Fame and Hispanic historian Mario Longoria confirmed that, in fact, Molinet played in the in 1927.
