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The Inspiring Journey of Liván Hernández: A Cuban Defector's Path to Baseball Stardom

Born on February 20, 1975, in Villa Clara, Cuba, Liván Hernández, also known as Eisler Livan Hernandez, is a legendary pitcher who defected to the United States in 1995. Standing at 6'2", he became a star in Major League Baseball, notably as the 1997 National League Championship Series MVP and World Series MVP. His journey included escaping his $6/month job as a Cuban athlete and overcoming challenges as a "straw buyer" amid scrutiny. His legacy continues through his performances and the impact he made in baseball.

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The Inspiring Journey of Liván Hernández: A Cuban Defector's Path to Baseball Stardom

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  1. Liven Hernandez By: Ryan Younce

  2. About Me • Born: February 20th 1975 • Hometown: Villa Clara, Cuba • Birth Name: Eisler Livan Hernandez • Height : 6’ 2” • Defected from Cuba in 1995

  3. Facts • My half brother is “El Duque’”a pitcher for Orlando • I was a 1997 national League Championship Series MVP • A 1997 World Series MVP • Started his carrier as a pitcher for the Florida Marlins

  4. How I came to America • After meeting with Joe Cubas the recruiter in 1994, him and I planned an escape through Mexico • At the age of 20 I gave up my $6 a month job as an official Cuban athlete and defected to the United States in 1995

  5. Conflicts • Mr.Hernandez was suspected of being a “straw buyer” for Ayala-Vazquez, according to a high-ranking law enforcement source. A straw buyer purchases items for others in their own name. This allows illegal activities and drug trafficking to be hidden.

  6. Bibliography • http://www.google.com/imgres?q=livan+hernandez&um=1&hl=en&safe=active&sa=N&biw=1024&bih=571&tbm=isch&tbnid=6H69lc3Be_Xi3M:&imgrefurl=http://www.aarongleeman.com/2008_02_10_baseballblog_archive.html&docid=_NGjXNvpb6_qyM&imgurl=http://www.aarongleeman.com/uploaded_images/livansidebyside-760433.JPG&w=373&h=308&ei=BXUuULH8C-jryAGIq4DIBw&zoom=1 • http://www.google.com/imgres?q=court&um=1&hl=en&safe=active&biw=1024&bih=571&tbm=isch&tbnid=8d1-5zzq28xpHM:&imgrefurl=http://people.howstuffworks.com/judicial-system.htm&docid=8XlypZKwesNqrM&imgurl=http://static.ddmcdn.com/gif/judicial-system-5.jpg&w=400&h=389&ei=IXUuULe4MaqGyQGY4YCIAw&zoom=1 • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liv%C3%A1n_Hern%C3%A1ndez

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