¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues

The exhibit takes visitors on a journey into the heart and history of U.S. Latino baseball. Extraordinary stories demonstrate the impact of baseball within Latino communities across the nation as well as how Latinas/os have influenced and changed the game for over a century. For nearly a century, baseball has been a crucial social and cultural force in Latino communities across the United States. And, for just as long, Latino/a players have had a huge impact on the game. ¡Pleibol! examines how generations of Latinos/as have helped make the game what it is today. From youth and community teams to the Major League, the exhibition reveals how baseball brings people together regardless of race, class, or gender. These inspirational baseball stories reflect larger themes in American history that connect us all, on and off the diamond. For more information check out the online exhibition: https://americanhistory.si.edu/exhibitions/pleibol Are you a student or an educator? Bring the histories, objects, and ideas that inform ¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues / En los barrios y las grandes ligas into your classroom today with these educational resources: https://americanhistory.si.edu/%C2%A1pleibol/education Check out the virtual exhibition opening: https://youtu.be/zfSrSbWQANk?t=679