Told through profiles of the men who have made it a reality, this
is the complex story of the triumphs achieved by—and challenges
faced by—Latinos who have risen to the heights of Major League
Baseball. Latino Baseball Legends: An Encyclopedia offers the most
comprehensive, go-to source for everything relating to Latin
American baseball stars, tracing the history of Latinos in baseball
through the stories of those who have excelled at the game.
Colorfully written 3,000-word entries explore the lives and careers
of 25 dominant players, from legends such as Roberto Clemente to
deserving, but comparatively unknown superstars such as Martin
Dihigo. Shorter listings note another 75 Latinos who have figured
prominently in the sport. The entries document the importance of
baseball in Latin American culture and the way it has evolved in
the players' home countries, but the encyclopedia does more than
that. Its profiles also expose the difficulties faced by Latino
players who are forced to overcome both a language barrier and the
discrimination they face because of their skin color. And they
demonstrate how proficiency with a bat and ball has become a great
engine that can lift families out of poverty and provide hope for
indigent youths.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
