He also played for a short time in Spain, for CD Logroñés He scored many goals for both Rayados and Tigres, even in the Clásico Regiomontano, where he became an idol of the city.

[1] Although Cruz demonstrated a passion and skill for the sport, his dad discouraged him from pursuing a career in football.

[2] "El Abuelo" Cruz also played several games with Mexico, including the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against West Germany in the Estadio Universitario of Monterrey.

In extra time, he scored a goal that the referee annulled due to an offside ruling involving another player.

He missed the 1994 FIFA World Cup due to an injury which he suffered by scoring the goal that qualified Mexico into the competition.