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Playing America's Game: Baseball, Latinos, and the Color Line (Volume 23) (American Crossroads),Used
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Although largely ignored by historians of both baseball in general and the Negro leagues in particular, Latinos have been a significant presence in organized baseball from the beginning. In this benchmark study on Latinos and professional baseball from the 1880s to the present, Adrian Burgos tells a compelling story of the men who negotiated the color line at every turnpassing as Spanish in the major leagues or seeking respect and acceptance in the Negro leagues.Burgos draws on archival materials from the U.S., Cuba, and Puerto Rico, as well as Spanish and Englishlanguage publications and interviews with Negro league and major league players. He demonstrates how the manipulation of racial distinctions that allowed management to recruit and sign Latino players provided a template for Brooklyn Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey when he initiated the dismantling of the color line by signing Jackie Robinson in 1947. Burgos's extensive examination of Latino participation before and after Robinson's debut documents the ways in which inclusion did not signify equality and shows how notions of racialized difference have persisted for darkerskinned Latinos like Orestes ('Minnie') Mioso, Roberto Clemente, and Sammy Sosa.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Playing America's Game: Baseball, Latinos, and the Color Line'? A: The book explores the significant role of Latinos in organized baseball from the 1880s to the present, highlighting their experiences in both major leagues and Negro leagues.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Adrian Burgos, who provides a comprehensive examination of Latino participation in baseball.
- Q: What kind of research does Adrian Burgos use in this book? A: Burgos utilizes archival materials from the U.S., Cuba, and Puerto Rico, as well as interviews with players and publications in both Spanish and English.
- Q: What historical aspects does the book cover? A: It covers the history of Latinos in baseball, focusing on their struggles with racial distinctions and the impact of their inclusion in the sport.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers new to baseball history? A: Yes, the book is accessible to readers interested in baseball history and provides valuable insights into a lesser-known aspect of the sport.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Playing America's Game' have? A: The book contains 384 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: It was published on June 4, 2007.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is the First Edition of 'Playing America's Game'.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book regarding racial issues? A: The book discusses how the manipulation of racial distinctions affected the recruitment of Latino players and the ongoing implications for darker-skinned Latinos in baseball.