Mario Morales Micheo was born on November 13,1957 and is a Puerto Rican former professional basketball player, widely regarded as one of the greatest talents in the history of Puerto Rico's Baloncesto Superior Nacional.
15 Facts About Mario Morales
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Mario Morales began his professional career in 1974 with the Cangrejeros de Santurce at age 17, while still in high school, and was named the BSN Rookie of the Year in 1975.
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Mario Morales went on to become a four-time BSN Most Valuable Player, a record shared with Juan "Pachin" Vicens and Teofilo Cruz.
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Mario Morales led the Mets de Guaynabo to three BSN championships and amassed 15,293 career points, making him the second-highest scorer in BSN history at the time of his retirement in 1998, behind only Georgie Torres.
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Mario Morales contributed to the team's silver medal at the 1979 Pan American Games in San Juan.
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Internationally, Mario Morales represented Puerto Rico in two Olympic Games, showcasing his skills on a global stage.
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Mario Morales began his professional career in 1974 at age 17 with the Cangrejeros de Santurce in the BSN, while still attending Colegio De La Salle in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.
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Mario Morales's debut showcased his potential, and in 1975, he was named the BSN Rookie of the Year, a testament to his immediate impact.
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In 1976, the Cangrejeros relocated to Guaynabo and became the Mets de Guaynabo, where Mario Morales would spend the majority of his career.
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Mario Morales led the team to three BSN championships and eight finals appearances.
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Mario Morales's scoring ability and clutch performances earned him four BSN Most Valuable Player awards, tying the record with legends Juan "Pachin" Vicens and Teofilo Cruz.
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Over his career, Mario Morales amassed 15,293 points, making him the second-highest scorer in BSN history at the time of his retirement in 1998, behind only Georgie Torres.
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Mario Morales joined Puerto Rico's national basketball team in 1978, representing the island in numerous international competitions.
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Mario Morales missed earlier Olympics due to age restrictions, Puerto Rico's boycott of the 1980 Moscow Games, and the team's failure to qualify in 1984.
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On 4 June 2016, the Puerto Rico Police charged Mario Morales with driving under the influence.