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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
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
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Brian Urlacher
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Cathy Carr
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Cathy Carr
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Cathy Carr
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Everett Bowman
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Everett Bowman
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Everett Bowman
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Holly Holm
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Holly Holm
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Holly Holm
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Holly Holm
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Johnny Tapia
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Johnny Tapia
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Johnny Tapia
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Johnny Tapia
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Mike Smith
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Mike Smith
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Nancy Lopez
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Nancy Lopez Golf
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Nancy Lopez Golf
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Ralph Kiner
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Ralph Kiner
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Ralph Kiner
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Trent Dimas
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Trent Dimas
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Unsers
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Unsers
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Unsers
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Unsers
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Unsers
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Hall of Fame
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Alex Bregman
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Alex Bregman
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Alex Bregman
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Jim Everett
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Jim Everett
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Rosie Jones
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Rosie Jones
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