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The Legacy of Mexicos Base-ball: A Tale of Resilience and Triumph

Explore the rich history of base-ball in Mexico from its inception in 1925 by Alejandro Aguiler Reyes to the modern era with 16 summer teams and 8 winter teams. Learn how the fans saved the game during the strike of 1957 and the impact of scholarships on Mexican players. Discover the inspiring story of "Fray Nano," the famous ambidextrous pitcher and the book "Pequenos Gigantes" that immortalized Mexicos base-ball journey.

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The Legacy of Mexicos Base-ball: A Tale of Resilience and Triumph

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  1. BASE-BALL IN MEXICO By Roy Hamric

  2. WHEN IT WAS STARTED • 1925

  3. THE CREATER OF THE LEAGUE • Alejando Aguiler Reyes

  4. Alejando Aguiler Reyes • A Famous sports writer • Famous base-ball player that pitched with both hands • His nick name is “Fray Nano” • Started base-ball in Mexico

  5. IN THE BEGINNING • There was only six teams • There was only one field in Mexico city

  6. NOW • There is 16 teams in the summer and 8 teams in the winter. • Each team has there own fields. • Scholarships are being given for Mexican students and some will play in the Mexican minor league and some will go to play in the majors or MLB

  7. THE STRIKE • The league went under new management in 1957 • The players where upset and demanded more money. • The fans where stayed loyal and paid for the high tickets. • The fans did not let the Mexico's Base-ball die

  8. The Book • “Pequenos Gigantes” (Sin us Giants) • Stopping the strike • Wrote to show how the fan saved the game. • There was a movie made right after carrying the same title.

  9. Mexico Base-ball • All because a pitcher who could pitch with both hands had a dream • And the fans that saved it.

  10. Citations • Sanchez, Jesse. "History of baseball in Mexico." MLB (2004): 2. Web. 6 May 2010. <http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20040107&content_id=626058&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=null>.

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