Submitted by carolyncastano on March 11, 2009 - 4:35pm.
Atlético Nacional: Soccer jersey and insignia of the Atlético Nacional, Medellin, Colombia
In 1989 the Atlético Nacional of Medellin was the first Colombian soccer team to win the Copa Libertadores. It was also one of Pablo Escobar's favorite teams. A true fanatic, he sponsored soccer teams and bought up fields across Medellin. Word is that at his funeral, Pablo was draped in the team's flag. I'm using the green and white stripes of the jerseys in my paintings of Pablo and Virginia. Here is a little peek.
A little detail, but sshshhhhh....