Emilio Huyke
Emilio Huyke | |
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| Born | February 28, 1912 |
| Died | December 17, 1983 (aged 71) |
| Occupation(s) | Sportsman, writer |
Emilio E. Huyke Colón (February 28, 1912 – December 17, 1983) was a Puerto Rican writer, boxing television broadcaster and sports enthusiast. He was a sports administrator in the Caribbean, as the head of various sports organizations in the Caribbean area. He is a member of the Puerto Rican Sports Hall of Fame.
In Puerto Rico, Huyke is known as the "father of basketball" (in that nation).