Mexican Raiders in the Major Leagues

by G. Richard McKelvey

"In 1946 American baseball was a shadow of its former self. Five Pasquel brothers from Mexico recruited 23 players away from American teams. This book tells the story of the 1946 exodus to Mexican baseball, setting the stage with chapters on change and war in the U.S., player-management issues, and a history of the Mexican "outlaw" league"--Provided by publisher.