{"product_id":"b-eisbol-book-jonah-winter-9781584300366","title":"B Eisbol","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this fascinating and colorfully written collection of profiles, author\/illustrator Jonah Winter gives us a guide to Latino heroes, including little known pioneers of the sport.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eBaseball, known as America's favorite pastime, is a favorite sport in Latin America as well. In this fascinating and colorfully written collection of profiles, author\/illustrator Jonah Winter -- following the success of FAIR BAL , his earlier book on the Negro Leagues -- gives us a guide to Latino heroes, including little known pioneers of the sport. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders learn stats and anecdotes about fourteen players including Dolf Luque, the Cuban pitcher who became the first Latin American star in the major leagues; Roberto Clemente, the legendary Puerto Rican outfielder of the 1950s and 1960s; and Felipe Alou, the first full-time Dominican star in the majors who later became the first Latin American Manager of the Year. Each profile is accompanied by a stunning portrait rendered to resemble traditional baseball cards.  B ISBOL  Latino Baseball Pioneers and Legends recalls the drama of Latin American stars with all the color, grit, and style that should now be part of U.S. baseball history. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBruce Markusen Rodr guez (introduction) has been associated with the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum since 1995, first as a senior researcher and now as Manager of Program Presentations. He is also the author of numerous articles and books about baseball, including ROBERTO CLEMENTE: THE GREAT ONE and THE ORLANDO CEPEDA STORY. He and his wife live in Cooperstown, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50382274199825,"sku":"CIN1584300361VG","price":5.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50391618683153,"sku":"CIN1584300361G","price":6.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1584300361.jpg?v=1751087862","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/b-eisbol-book-jonah-winter-9781584300366","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}