title: Rafael Cruz (disambiguation)
text: # Rafael Cruz (disambiguation)
  
  Rafael Cruz (born 1939) is a minister and the father of U.S. Senator Ted Cruz.
  
  Rafael or Raphael Cruz may also refer to:
  
  * Rafael Peñas Cruz (born 1964), Spanish novelist
  * Rafael Santa Cruz (1960–2014), Peruvian musician
  * Rafael Cruz (footballer) (born 1985), Brazilian footballer
  * Raphael Cruz (1986–2018), American acrobat, clown and actor
  * Ted Cruz (born 1970), full name Rafael Edward Cruz, U.S. senator
  * Rafael Cruz (1910s pitcher), Puerto Rican baseball player
  * Rafael Cruz (2000s pitcher), Dominican baseball player
  