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Fernando Mendoza
Athlete
Fernando Mendoza is a quarterback who won the Heisman Trophy and led Indiana to its first national championship.
Notable Quotes
"Mendoza eagerly embraces his Cuban lineage."View Story →
"This is your trophy as much as it is mine."View Story →
"You taught me that toughness doesn't need to be loud."View Story →
"This is your trophy as much as it is mine. You’ve always been my biggest fan. You’re my light, you’re my why, and my biggest supporter."View Story →
"Alberto and I play football not for ourselves, not for fulfillment and satisfaction of ourselves. We have a lot of whys why we do it for. One of the whys is our mom."View Story →
"I’ve been the underdog. However, my mom has never let me think that way."View Story →
Related Stories
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