Alfonso Ramón Lopez, known as Al Lopez, was an American professional baseball player and manager. Born in 1908 in Tampa, Florida, Lopez began his baseball career as a catcher in the Major Leagues, playing for various teams like the Brooklyn Robins, Boston Braves, and Pittsburgh Pirates. He transitioned into managing, becoming the first Hispanic to manage a Major League Baseball team, serving as the skipper for the Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox. Lopez was admired for his strategic skills and leadership on-field, earning a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977. He passed away in 2005, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of baseball.