Sultanes Monterrey

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Sultanes de Monterrey
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League Mexican League
Location Monterrey
Ballpark Estadio de Beisbol Monterrey
Year Founded 1939
League championships 1943, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1962, 1991, 1995, 1996
Former name(s) Carta Blanca
Colors Blue, white and red
Mascot Perro Sultán (Sultan Dog
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The Sultanes de Monterrey, are a Mexican League baseball team based in Monterrey, Mexico. They are in the Northern Division.

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The team was formed in 1939 (as Carta Blanca) and soon became one of the most important teams in the league, winning its first championship in 1943. In total, the Sultanes have collected eight championships, including three straight (1947-1949) under the legendary Cuban manager Lázaro Salazar.

The Sultanes play in the Estadio de Beisbol Monterrey.

[edit] Retired Numbers

  • 5 Flag of Mexico Daniel "La Coyota" Ríos (1995)
  • 7 Flag of Mexico Epitacio "Mala" Torres (1994)
  • 9 Flag of Mexico Vinicio García (1999)
  • 17 Flag of Cuba Lázaro Salazar (1998)
  • 21 Flag of Mexico Héctor Espino (1996)
  • 22 Flag of Mexico Arturo González (1997)

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