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Study says New Mexicans not likely to become sports stars. But here are 14 NM athletes who prove it can be done

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According to a study from Casinos.com that looked at the birthrate vs. famous athletes coming from each state, New Mexico is the 6th state least likely produce a major league athlete.

Data from their research showed that New Mexico had 10,696 males born, three NFL players, no NBA players and five MLB players for a total of eight athletes, or .75 athletes per 1,000 males born.

14 famous athletes with New Mexican roots

Brian Urlacher

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Brian Urlacher
Linebacker for the Lobos and Chicago Bears

Brian Urlacher

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Brian Urlacher

Brian Urlacher

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Brian Urlacher

Cathy Carr

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Cathy Carr
Carr represented the U.S. in the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany.

Cathy Carr

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Cathy Carr
April 27, 2012

Cathy Carr

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Cathy Carr
July 26, 1992

Everett Bowman

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Everett Bowman
July 07, 1936

Everett Bowman

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Everett Bowman
July 22, 1940

Everett Bowman

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Everett Bowman
Dec. 1, 1957

Holly Holm

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Holly Holm
Holly Holm

Holly Holm

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Holly Holm
Jan. 15, 2022

Holly Holm

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Holly Holm
Feb. 19, 2015

Holly Holm

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Holly Holm
Jan. 26, 2009

Johnny Tapia

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Johnny Tapia
June 7, 2020

Johnny Tapia

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Johnny Tapia

Johnny Tapia

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Johnny Tapia

Johnny Tapia

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Johnny Tapia

Mike Smith

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Mike Smith
May 23, 2005

Mike Smith

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Mike Smith

Nancy Lopez

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Nancy Lopez
Professional Golfer

Nancy Lopez Golf

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Nancy Lopez Golf
April 13, 2005

Nancy Lopez Golf

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Nancy Lopez Golf
June 25, 2012

Ralph Kiner

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Ralph Kiner
Major League Baseball player for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians

Ralph Kiner

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Ralph Kiner

Ralph Kiner

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Ralph Kiner

Trent Dimas

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Trent Dimas
Olympic Gymnast

Trent Dimas

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Trent Dimas

Unsers

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Unsers
The Unser family won the Indy 500 nine times

Unsers

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Unsers

Unsers

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Unsers

Unsers

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Unsers

Unsers

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Unsers

Hall of Fame

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Hall of Fame
New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame announced their latest crop of inductees including proctored from left to right: Scott Kiner representing his dad Ralph Kiner, Pete Shock, Vincente Arroyo (sitting), Trent Dimas and Ralph Neely.

Alex Bregman

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Alex Bregman
Alex Bregman is a third baseman and shortstop for the Houson Astros in Major League Baseball.

Alex Bregman

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Alex Bregman

Alex Bregman

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Alex Bregman
Albuquerque’s Alex Bregman, a Houston Astro throughout his Major League career, might be a good fit with the Chicago Cubs.

Jim Everett

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Jim Everett
Football quarterback on the Los Angeles Rams, New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers to name a few.

Jim Everett

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Jim Everett

Rosie Jones

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Rosie Jones
Professional golfer

Rosie Jones

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Rosie Jones
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