Latin American story told in new exhibit
Hall opens ¡Viva Baseball!, recognizing Latin American impact on baseball

By Samantha Carr, National Baseball Hall of Fame

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Nine Latinos have been elected to the National Baseball
Hall of Fame and Museum. Now they have a place where their story is told.

The Hall of Fame opened a new, permanent exhibit Saturday entitled ¡Viva
Baseball! The exhibit recognizes the Latin American impact on baseball through a
celebration of Caribbean Basin countries and players.

"Today is a very significant day in the Museum's history as we open ¡Viva
Baseball!" said Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson. "Over the last 30 years,
perhaps nothing has impacted baseball more than the rise of the Latino star and
the number of Latino players making important contributions to the game every
day."


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