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As an introduction, and for those who might not know, Jai Alai is a ball sport in which you throw a ball and make it bounce against a wall with the purpose of accelerating it. To throw the ball you need to use a basket that is grabbed by the arm, which allows maneuvering and making different moves. It can resemble tennis or squash. This is a game of Basque origin that has had a hard time remain, but that is still being played and that is kicking more than ever.
This sport’s historical permanence is impressive, and that is why JefeBet has selected the 5 most famous Jai Alai players worldwide. Don’t miss out on this article we have prepared, and read below find out all about this sport!
5 Most Famous Jai Alai Players in the Sport’s History
Francisco Churruca
First we have Francisco Churruca, better known as Patxi. He is a former Jai Alai player from the Basque Country who is considered to be the best players of the sport of all time.
This player won almost everything that can be won as a Jai Alai player, and he is remembered especially for his speed and his charisma, on and off the circuit. He is undoubtedly one of the the most famous athletes of this historic sport.
Tanard Davis
Tanard Davis is an American football and Jai Alai player. After winning the Super Bowl XLI, and earning his ring, he became a professional Jai Alai player. Davis seeks to keep the sport alive, as there has been much speculation that it could disappear.
He currently has the most wins in the Magic City Jai Alai, and although he is still a beginner, he is considered one of the future promises for this sport to stay strong and for it to receive the attention of more and more people.
Aratz Mendizabal
In third place we have Aratz Mendizabal Laguardia, who is a Basque who debuted in the sport in 2003. Ever since he started his amateur career, he won many titles, such as several individual championships.
However, in 2005 and 2006, he became the champion of doubles for 2nd and four and a half 2nd. This makes him one of the most famous Jai Alai players and he is highly appreciated in the Basque Country for being an influencer for the sport to become better known worldwide.
Chris Bueno
He is one of the biggest promoters of this sport, especially in social networks. There, he makes explanatory videos and plays the sport so that other people can learn how the game works and how the scores are.
He first played other sports such as baseball and basketball, however, he fell in love with Jai Alai, and so he dedicated himself to playing the game professionally. He is also invested in perfecting his game, competing and promoting it.
Iñaki Osa Goikoetxea
Iñaki Goikoetxea is perhaps the most representative player of Jai Alai. He is a Basque who has been world champion eleven times in the individual competition, and six times in the couples competition. Moreover, he broke the Guinness World Record for the highest speed of a thrown ball.
His record can be compared to being faster than MotoGP rider Dani Pedroza’s bike. This is, undoubtedly, one of the most famous Jai Alai players and he has worldwide recognition. It is no surprise that he has 17 world titles and that he is the sport’s leading exponent.
