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-- EDIT BELOW THIS LINE --> Miguel Fernandez Aparicio, (Born August 4, 1928 - February 21, 1998) is a former Jai Alai player. A native of Zaragoza, Spain. He made his professional debut in 1948 in Cataluna, Barcelona, played Jai-alai in Manila at Manila Jai Alai, he continued his career in the Philippines from 1952-1955, and  Jai Alai Fronton Palacio in Tijuana, Mexico 1961. Miguel Aparicio moved with his family to the United States in 1963 and continued his professional career in West Palm Beach until 1963, then transferred to Daytona Beach in 1964. After experiencing a head injury while playing in Zaragoza, Spain Miguel retired. In 1970, he became a Jai Alai coach for World Jai Alai in North Miami Amateur Jai Alai School and also he trained young amateurs for several years who later became professionals like Joey Cornblit, who was one of the greatest American Jai Alai players in the 70’s. Aparicio played frontcourt and was noted for his style.