Mexican Raiders in the Major Leagues
Subtitle: The Pasquel Brothers Vs Organized Baseball 1946
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: September 8, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 211
ISBN-13: 9780786425631
Subjects: Baseball; History of specific subjects; c 1945 to c 1960; Mexico; Baseball players; Sports & Recreation; Sports; Baseball - History; Baseball - General; History; United States
Description: "In 1946 American baseball was a shadow of its former self. Five Pasquel brothers from Mexico recruited 23 players away from American teams. This book tells the story of the 1946 exodus to Mexican baseball, setting the stage with chapters on change and war in the U.S., player-management issues, and a history of the Mexican "outlaw" league"--Provided by publisher.