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Countdown to 2017 HOF Inductions: Martín Dihigo
Our countdown continues toward Iván ‘Pudge’ Rodríguez’s induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Next up, Martín Dihigo, the first Cuban player enshrined, a Negro League star who was called the Latin American Babe Ruth for his prowess
Countdown to 2017 HOF Inductions: Roberto Clemente
As we count down to Iván ‘Pudge’ Rodríguez’s induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, we celebrate the 12 Latinos already enshrined in Cooperstown. Leading off, Roberto Clemente, the first to earn his plaque at the HOF. He was the fir
Luis Rodríguez Olmo: ‘El pelotero de América’
Luis Rodriguez Olmo, a pioneer of Latino ballplayers in the major leagues, passed away on April 28. He advocated in the 1940s for equal pay.
Stories from inside the HOF: Fernando Valenzuela Bobblehead
How does a Bobblehead doll get into Cooperstown? Easy, by looking like Fernando Valenzuela. El Toro was both a legend and an inspiration. When Fernandomanía swept the country in the ’80s, it turned Latinos into Dodgers fans and instilled pride in the Mexi
Why I fell in love with baseball
Broadcasting 'en español,' Jaime Jarrín has converted Latino immigrants and the next generations, turning them into life-long Dodger and baseball fans.
My Clemente: Édgar Martínez
The first time Édgar Martínez saw Roberto Clemente play, he was still very young. Along with his aunt, he was watching the 1971 World Series on TV. And when Clemente got a hit, she began screaming with joy. Little did Martínez know, but Clemente would soo
Stories from inside the HOF: David Ortiz
David Ortiz - Big Papi - used his gloves as part of a tribute to his mom every time he pointed to the sky with the Boston Red Sox.
La Vida Latino Legends: Pan-American
La Vida Baseball's Latino Legends list of the top Pan-American players from Latin America: Rod Carew, Edgar Rentería, Mariano Rivera and more
La Vida Latino Legends: Puerto Rico
La Vida Baseball's list of Latino Legends from Puerto Rico, including: Roberto Clemente, Rodríguez, Francisco Lindor and more
Stories from inside the HOF: José Fernández
Thanks to Miami Marlins teammate Ichiro Suzuki, José Fernández's jersey is inside the Hall of Fame. A boating accident took him for us; his legacy lives on.
La Vida Latino Legends: Mexico
La Vida Baseball's list of Latino Legends from Mexico, including Fernando Valenzuela, Ted Williams, Erubiel Durazo, Sergio Romo and more
La Vida Latino Legends: Venezuela
La Vida Baseball's list of Latino Legends from Venezuela, including Luis Aparicio, Miguel Cabrera, Ozzie Guillen and more