Playing America's Game: Baseball, Latinos, and the Color Line
Playing America's Game examines the profound impact of Latino players on baseball, focusing on their role in confronting the color line. It explores themes of race, identity, and integration in the sport's history, offering a nuanced view of how immigration and cultural shifts shaped America's national pastime.
About This Book
Playing America's Game delves into the history of baseball and its complex relationship with Latino communities in the United States.
The book addresses how Latino players navigated racial barriers, contributing to the sport's evolution during a time of significant social change.
Through historical analysis, it highlights the cultural and racial dynamics that influenced baseball's integration and the broader implications for American society.
Author Adrian Burgos Jr. provides a comprehensive look at these themes, drawing on archival research to illuminate overlooked stories in sports history.
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