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Informationen zum Autor Lew Freedman is a long-time, prize-winning journalist for such newspapers as the Philadelphia Inquirer, Chicago Tribune, Anchorage Daily News and Wyoming's Cody Enterprise. Specializing in sports and the outdoors, he has written more than 100 books. He lives in Columbus, Indiana. Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Introduction Part I Essays on Latino Baseball Countries of the Game Cuban Baseball Takes a Dark Turn Dreams in the Dominican Republic Mexico and Big Thinkers in Monterrey Venezuelans Love Their Baseball Heroes Beisbol-The Latin Game Flavor of the Game Latinos and Blacks Common Fates Underage Issues Part II Icons of Latin American Baseball Twenty-five Icons of Latin American Baseball Sandy, Sandy Jr. and Roberto Alomar The Alou Family Felipe, Matty, Jesus and Moises Luis Aparicio Rod Carew Orlando Cepeda Roberto Clemente Martin Dihigo Ozzie Guillen Adolfo Luque Juan Marichal Dennis Martinez Edgar Martinez Pedro and Ramon Martinez Minnie Minoso Tony Perez Vic Power Albert Pujols Manny Ramirez Mariano Rivera Alex Rodriguez Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez Sammy Sosa Luis Tiant Fernando Valenzuela Omar Vizquel Part III Seventy-five More Significant Latin American Baseball Figures Bobby Abreu Ruben Amaro Sr. and Ruben Amaro Jr. Sandy Amoros Joaquin Andujar Luis Arroyo Bobby Avila Carlos Baerga Jorge (George) Bell Carlos Beltran Hiram Bithorn Bobby Bonilla Pedro Borbon Sr. and Pedro Borbon Jr. Miguel Cabrera Bert Campaneris Buck Canel Jose Canseco and Ozzie Canseco Rene Cardenas Rico Carty Vinny Castilla Cesar Cedeno Davey Concepcion Jose Contreras Jose Cruz Sr. and Jose Cruz, Jr., Tommy and Hector Cruz Mike Cuellar Carlos Delgado Bobby Estalella (grandfather) and Bobby Estalella (grandson) Tony Fernandez Ed Figueroa Julio Franco Andres Galarraga Nomar Garciaparra Juan Gonzalez Vladimir Guerrero and Wilton Guerrero Guillermo (Willie) Hernandez Orlando Hernandez and Livan Hernandez Teddy Higuera Jaime Jarrin Julian and Stan Javier Andruw Jones Roberto Kelly Hector Lopez Javy Lopez Felix Mantilla Jose Mendez Omar Minaya Bengie, Jose and Yadier Molina Willie (Guillermo) Montanez Manny Mota Tony Oliva Luis Olmo Magglio Ordonez David Ort...
