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Latino Baseball Players in America

Author: Tim Wendel, Jose Luis Villegas

Narrated by: Tim Wendel

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Digital Audiobook

Duration
01:28.50

Published: 16th February 2024

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The National Pastime and the American dream entwine in this powerful story of Latinos who came to the United States their eyes on a tantalizing prize: a career in professional baseball. From Cuba to Venezuela and throughout the Caribbean, thousands of boys play sandlot ball while inspired by Latino greats who paved the way. Players like Roberto Clemente, Martin Dihigo, Orlando Cepeda and the Alou brothers.