Memories of Winter Ball

Interviews with Players in the Latin American Winter Leagues of the 1950s

Nonfiction, Sports, Baseball, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Ethnic Studies, History
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Author: Lou Hernández ISBN: 9780786493005
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers Publication: May 4, 2013
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Lou Hernández
ISBN: 9780786493005
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Publication: May 4, 2013
Imprint:
Language: English

This is an oral history of the Latin American baseball leagues of the mid–20th century. Interviews with dozens of former major league players, who participated in the winter leagues of Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico and Venezuela, provide a fascinating view of life in all of these countries during the most nostalgic era of baseball. For the majority of the players, it was the first time in their lives living in a foreign country; some of the more fortunate made trips to the Caribbean Series. The players’ recollections range from their experiences on and off the field, to where they lived, what they ate, the ballparks, other players and irrepressible fans. The stories are often juxtaposed against the backdrop of Latin American political history, adding to the unique international flavor.

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This is an oral history of the Latin American baseball leagues of the mid–20th century. Interviews with dozens of former major league players, who participated in the winter leagues of Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico and Venezuela, provide a fascinating view of life in all of these countries during the most nostalgic era of baseball. For the majority of the players, it was the first time in their lives living in a foreign country; some of the more fortunate made trips to the Caribbean Series. The players’ recollections range from their experiences on and off the field, to where they lived, what they ate, the ballparks, other players and irrepressible fans. The stories are often juxtaposed against the backdrop of Latin American political history, adding to the unique international flavor.

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