Asian Pacific Americans and baseball

By Joel S. Franks

Subjects: Asian Americans, Baseball players, History, Asian americans, Baseball, Pacific Islander Americans, Ethnology, united states, Sports, Baseball, history

Description: "Early on, Pacific Islanders competed against each other and against mainlanders, with teams barnstorming the States, winning more than they lost against college, semi-pro, and even professional nines. For those who moved to the mainland, baseball eased the transition, helping them create a sense of community and purpose, cross cultural borders, and even fame"--Provided by publisher.