Augie Acuña was a former professional baseball player. He worked as a local umpire and referee for the Pima County Parks and Recreation Department for more than 34 years. A Pima County Park was named after him when he retired in 1981. Augie Acuña Los Niños Park, opens a new window is located at 5432 S. Bryant Avenue.
Sources:
"Things, places named for locals in the Old Pueblo." Arizona Daily Star. April, 21, 1991. Page E1.
Augie Acuña Los Niños Park | Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation
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