1949 World Series
In the 1949 World Series against the Yankees, Olmo became the first Puerto Rican to play in a World Series, as well as hit a home run and get three hits in a Series game. After two seasons, he was dealt to the Braves. He retired at the end of the 1951 season.
In a six-year career, Olmo batted .281 (458-for-1629) with 29 home runs, 208 runs, 65 doubles, 25 triples, and 33 stolen bases in 462 games.
Many Puerto Rican fans consider Olmo to have been as gifted as Roberto Clemente and Roberto Alomar, among fellow countrymen. He also played in four Caribbean World Series. In 1951, he was selected the Most Valuable Player in the Series played at Caracas, batting .416 with three homers, and powering the Santurce Crabbers (Cangrejeros de Santurce) to the championship. He also helped the Cangrejeros to the league title in 1953. Over three Caribbean Series, Olmo hit .303 and had 13 RBI playing for Santurce, Caguas and San Juan teams.
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