title: José Isabel Jiménez
text: # José Isabel Jiménez
  
  José Isabel Jiménez (April 19, 1915 – January 20, 2014) was a Mexican baseball journalist, author and broadcaster. His nickname was "Chabelo".
  
  He was the official broadcaster of the Sultanes de Monterrey for many years. He authored numerous books, including Mecanismo de una crónica de beisbol and Oración del Beisbolista.
  
  He was elected to the Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006.
  
  ## Personal life
  
  He was born in Pinos, Zacatecas and died at 98 in Monterrey.
  
  