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¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues / En los barrios y las grandes ligas
¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues / En los barrios y las grandes ligas

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Tucson Desert Art Museum

¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues / En los barrios y las grandes ligas

"¡Pleibol!" examines how generations of Latinos and Latinas have helped make the game what it is today.

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Jan 14, 2023, 7:00 PM – Apr 09, 2023, 7:00 PM

Tucson Desert Art Museum, 7000 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715, USA

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Developed in collaboration with the National Museum of American History, 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 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!

Organized by the in collaboration with the .  This exhibition received generous support from the and Linda Alvarado, and federal support from the , administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center. Additional local support provided by , , and media sponsor Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition ServiceNational Museum of American HistoryCordoba CorporationLatino Initiatives PoolAZ HumanitiesADARA Wealth ManagementTucson Lifestyle Magazine

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