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Mendoza Wears Flores' Number, Honors Latino Legacy
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Fernando Mendoza, the Raiders new quarterback, has received Tom Flores blessing to wear jersey number fifteen, previously worn by the Hall of Fame coach. Mendoza, a Cuban American, is excited about the Latino connection and the family feel within the Raiders alumni. Despite not having proven himself in the NFL yet, he is committed to living up to the standard set by Flores and other Raider legends. The number fifteen is not retired, but Mendoza is eager to make it his own, following in the footsteps of Latino stars like Flores and Plunkett.
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