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Mexican American Baseball in the Central Coast: Images of Baseball

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A Photographic History

Mexican American baseball has a long and rich history in the Central Coast of California. The game was brought to the region by Mexican immigrants in the early 1900s, and it quickly became a popular pastime. Mexican American teams were formed in towns and cities throughout the Central Coast, and they competed against each other in local leagues and tournaments.

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Language	:	English
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	160 pages

Mexican American baseball in the Central Coast reached its peak in the 1940s and 1950s. During this time, several Mexican American players from the Central Coast went on to play in the major leagues, including Al Lopez, Manuel Vargas, and Felipe Alou. The Mexican American community in the Central Coast was also very supportive of baseball, and many towns and cities built new baseball fields to accommodate the growing number of teams and fans.

In the 1960s and 1970s, Mexican American baseball in the Central Coast began to decline. This was due in part to the integration of Major League Baseball, which allowed Mexican American players to play for any team they wanted. It was also due to the changing demographics of the Central Coast, as more and more Mexican Americans moved to the cities.

Despite the decline in Mexican American baseball in the Central Coast, the game continues to be played by a small but dedicated group of players and fans. There are still several Mexican American baseball teams in the Central Coast, and they compete in local leagues and tournaments. The Mexican American community in the Central Coast also continues to support baseball, and many towns and cities have renovated or rebuilt their baseball fields.

Mexican American Baseball in the Central Coast: Images of Baseball is a photographic history of the Mexican American baseball community in the Central Coast of California. The book features over 100 images of players, teams, and fans from the early 1900s to the present day. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Mexican American baseball in the Central Coast.

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Mexican American Baseball in the Central Coast: Images of Baseball is available now from the publisher, Arcadia Publishing. To Free Download your copy, please visit the Arcadia Publishing website or your local bookstore.

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* **Image 1:** Mexican American baseball team posing for a photo in the early 1900s. * **Image 2:** Mexican American baseball player batting in the 1940s. * **Image 3:** Mexican American baseball fans cheering on their team in the 1950s. * **Image 4:** Mexican American baseball team posing for a photo in the 1960s. * **Image 5:** Mexican American baseball player playing in a local league in the 1970s. * **Image 6:** Mexican American baseball team posing for a photo in the 1980s. * **Image 7:** Mexican American baseball player playing in a local tournament in the 1990s. * **Image 8:** Mexican American baseball team posing for a photo in the 2000s. * **Image 9:** Mexican American baseball player playing in a local league in the 2010s. * **Image 10:** Mexican American baseball team posing for a photo in the 2020s.

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