Sanchez Baseball T-Shirts
Description: Tucson is very much a college town. Couple that with being a short drive to the Mexican border, and it should come as no surprise that there is no shortage of really good Mexican food options. In 1982, Dirty Sanchez Taco Shop added their name to the list of places to grab a bite. Located in the city's Barrio Hollywood neighborhood, Dirty Sanchez was an unassuming hole in the wall that offered traditional Mexican favorites. Their claim to fame was that they made everything from scratch using abuela's generational recipes. Nothing canned or microwaved – just made fresh daily Mexican food of a quality that rivaled pretty much everyone in town.
Description: On July 21, 1982, Sánchez faced future champion Azumah Nelson at Madison Square Garden. Nelson, a late substitute for mandatory challenger Mario Miranda, was unknown at the time however, and was expected to only go a few rounds with the champ. It was an intense battle, with Sánchez managing to drop the young boxer in the 7th round. After that they engaged in violent exchange after violent exchange. In the 15th, Sánchez broke out finally, connecting with a serious combination that dropped the challenger almost outside the ring. Referee Tony Perez had to stop the fight seconds later. Azumah Nelson went on to have a glittering career and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2004.
Description: On April 12, 1980, at the Civic Auditorium in Tucson, Arizona, Salvador Sánchez defended his WBC featherweight title against Ruben Castillo. Sánchez, with a record of 34-1-1, weighed in at 126 pounds, while Castillo, standing at 44-1-0, tipped the scales at 125½ pounds. The bout was promoted by Five Star Promotions and Madison Square Garden, officiated by referee Marcello Bertini, and broadcast on ABC Sports.
