José Canseco

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Birth Name:

José Canseco Capas, Jr.

Birth Place:

Havana, Cuba

Date of Birth:

July 2, 1964

What Race or Ethnicity?:

Spanish Cuban

The American major league baseball star is originally from Cuba. Both his parents are Cuban but his father’s parents were from Spain. Jose and his family moved to the States when he was an infant making him more American than Hispanic. He stated this in his biography, Juiced.

The legendary baseball player has been surrounded by controversy related to steroid his use. After his Baseball career he has gained media attention for his dabble in combat sports, namely boxing and MMA. The self proclaimed black belt in Kung Fu, Taekwondo and Kickboxing was quickly finished in a boxing match against former football player, Vai Sikahema and Korean giant Hong Man Choi in an MMA fight.

Source

http://www.bookreporter.com/reviews2/0060746408-excerpt.asp

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{ 4 comments… read them below or add one }

is August 28, 2011 at 1:12 pm

He actually looks like he could have a little native American in him.

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Rossa P May 27, 2011 at 9:32 pm

Father’s side is 100% Spanish, I know this. Mother’s side is also Spanish ancestry albeit further back.

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ethnic May 27, 2009 at 11:27 pm

it was crazy that he entered the ring just with his girlfriend in his corner. Also what was up with those pajama pants?

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coffee break May 27, 2009 at 5:46 pm

Jose Canseco is a powder puff compared to Hong Man Choi; he didn’t stand a chance

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