The Hawks' opening working day roster had eighteen international players out of their complete of 25. The quantity of foreign-born players each in the major and small league has increased drastically since the current changes in the laws concerning immigration in the U.S.
1982 Guayaquil, Ecuador. At the FINA World Championships, Tracie Ruiz, at 19, gained her initial gold medal by triumphing in the solo event. She was inducted into the International Ladies's Sports Corridor of Fame in 2000. Ruiz hails from Hawaii.