| Source | Chicago Sun-Times |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | May 5, 2026, 5 p.m. |
| Last Updated | May 5, 2026, 5 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://chicago.suntimes.com/olympic-sports/2026/05/05/jose-piculin-ortiz-puerto-rico-basketball-hall-of-famer-dies-at-62 |
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — José “Piculín” Ortiz, a center who played briefly in the
NBA but was considered one of the greatest Puerto Ric...