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New Eagle Alonso embraces his Hispanic heritage

Kiko Alonso was nearing the end of an interview after a recent practice when the crew from the Eagles Spanish Radio Network wanted another momento.

Me dan un minuto.

The new Eagles linebacker, and second-generation Latino, needed only one more minute with the English-speaking reporter - as he said in Spanish - before joining the broadcasters.

Since arriving in March, Alonso has been more than accommodating to Eagles Spanish Radio, according to play-by-play man Rickie Ricardo. During open media sessions, his interviews with the crew have often extended past typical reporter-athlete back and forth.