In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Librán and the second or maternal family name is Rosas.
Francisco Librán Rosas (May 6, 1948 – May 16, 2013) was a Puerto Rican athlete who distinguished himself for performing professionally on all three major sports in the island (baseball, basketball, volleyball). Most notably, Librán played as an infielder in Major League Baseball during the late 60s. He batted and threw right-handed, and was listed at 6 ft (1.8 m) tall and 168 lb (76 kg). Librán also practiced track and field, and softball. Because of his versatility, he is usually referred to as "the most complete Puerto Rican athlete". He is survived by his two daughters Yeidie J. Librán and Yara E. Librán.[1]
However, Librán became more known for his career as a baseball player. Although he played mostly as a shortstop, he could also play second and third base. In 1965, while also playing basketball, Librán helped the Patrulleros de San Sebastián of the Doble A Baseball League in Puerto Rico to win the championship. He also played with San Juan, Arecibo, and Caguas in the Puerto Rico Professional Baseball League.
After retiring from baseball, Librán played softball for Mayagüez from 1977 to 1987.
Later years and deathedit
After retiring from sports, Librán completed his college studies in education, and worked for 23 years for the Puerto Rico Department of Housing in Mayagüez.
Librán died on May 16, 2013, due to complications from a surgery as a result of his condition of diabetes. His body was exposed at Martell Funeral Home in Mayagüez, and buried at Vivaldi Cemetery. Francisco Librán is survived by his two daughters Yeidie J. Librán and Yara E. Librán.
^Branchizio, Violeta. "Francisco Librán; el deportista más completo de Puerto Rico". Sistema TV.
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Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference
El Nuevo Dia (obituary) (Spanish)
February 12, 2024
frankie, librán, this, spanish, name, first, paternal, surname, librán, second, maternal, family, name, rosas, francisco, librán, rosas, 1948, 2013, puerto, rican, athlete, distinguished, himself, performing, professionally, three, major, sports, island, baseb. In this Spanish name the first or paternal surname is Libran and the second or maternal family name is Rosas Francisco Libran Rosas May 6 1948 May 16 2013 was a Puerto Rican athlete who distinguished himself for performing professionally on all three major sports in the island baseball basketball volleyball Most notably Libran played as an infielder in Major League Baseball during the late 60s He batted and threw right handed and was listed at 6 ft 1 8 m tall and 168 lb 76 kg Libran also practiced track and field and softball Because of his versatility he is usually referred to as the most complete Puerto Rican athlete He is survived by his two daughters Yeidie J Libran and Yara E Libran 1 Francisco LibranShortstopBorn 1948 05 06 May 6 1948Mayaguez Puerto RicoDied May 16 2013 2013 05 16 aged 65 Mayaguez Puerto RicoBatted RightThrew RightMLB debutSeptember 3 1969 for the San Diego PadresLast MLB appearanceSeptember 28 1969 for the San Diego PadresMLB statisticsBatting average 100Home runs0Runs batted in1TeamsSan Diego Padres 1969 Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Sports career 3 Later years and death 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksEarly life and education editLibran was born in 1948 in Mayaguez and was raised at the Franklin D Roosevelt housing project He started practicing sports when he was 10 years old Libran studied at the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico where he competed for the Liga Atletica Interuniversitaria de Puerto Rico 1 Sports career editDuring his career as an athlete Libran distinguished himself for practicing several sports He played for the Vaqueros de Bayamon of the Puerto Rico volleyball league and in 1965 played for the Atleticos de San German of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional He also practiced track and field and high jump However Libran became more known for his career as a baseball player Although he played mostly as a shortstop he could also play second and third base In 1965 while also playing basketball Libran helped the Patrulleros de San Sebastian of the Doble A Baseball League in Puerto Rico to win the championship He also played with San Juan Arecibo and Caguas in the Puerto Rico Professional Baseball League In 1968 Libran was signed by the Chicago Cubs of the Major League Baseball and spent that season split between two Class A Cub affiliates While a member of the Cubs Double A San Antonio Missions team he was traded along with Joe Niekro and Gary Ross to the expansion San Diego Padres for Dick Selma on April 24 1969 2 He remained with the Missions all season and was added to the San Diego roster after September 1 Libran made his Major League debut as a shortstop in the 1969 season In his debut game Libran went hitless in two at bats against Woodie Fryman of the Philadelphia Phillies 3 Thirteen days later he collected his only major league hit an RBI double off Tom Griffin of the Houston Astros 4 Libran played in ten games as a Major Leaguer After suffering a knee injury Libran was sent to the minor leagues where he played for two more years He left the game after the 1971 campaign Despite this injury Libran continued to play in Puerto Rico for teams like Senadores de San Juan Lobos de Arecibo Criollos de Caguas and Indios de Mayaguez 5 After retiring from baseball Libran played softball for Mayaguez from 1977 to 1987 Later years and death editAfter retiring from sports Libran completed his college studies in education and worked for 23 years for the Puerto Rico Department of Housing in Mayaguez Libran died on May 16 2013 due to complications from a surgery as a result of his condition of diabetes His body was exposed at Martell Funeral Home in Mayaguez and buried at Vivaldi Cemetery Francisco Libran is survived by his two daughters Yeidie J Libran and Yara E Libran See also editList of Major League Baseball players from Puerto RicoReferences edit a b Figueroa Alex May 16 2013 Fallece el exatleta Francisco Libran El Nuevo Dia Selma Traded For 3 Players The Associated Press AP Friday April 25 1969 Retrieved June 9 2020 1969 9 3 box score from Retrosheet 1969 9 16 box score from Retrosheet Branchizio Violeta Francisco Libran el deportista mas completo de Puerto Rico Sistema TV External links editCareer statistics and player information from Baseball Reference El Nuevo Dia obituary Spanish Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Frankie Libran amp oldid 1165875173, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
