El Santo was more than just a wrestler; he was a Mexican hero who not only elevated the reputation of lucha libre, but became immortalized as a Latin symbol of power and heroism.
The internet giant gets major props today as their daily doodle commemorates Rodolfo Guzmán Huerta, commonly known as El Santo, the legendary Mexican wrestler who popularized the sport across five decades and gained cult status throughout the globe.
“Legend has it that El Santo never removed his silver mask even at home and had a special mask for eating.
His son followed in his footsteps and eventually became El Hijo del Santo, or El Santo’s Son.