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Marge Villa Cryan's Garvey Stars girls' uniform, 1939
Marge Villa played for Garvey when she was just 13 years old.
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Who sponsors your sports team?
Sometimes Latinas/os earned money by playing baseball. More often, however, Latinas/os found ways to incorporate baseball into their work lives. Business sponsors provided funds for uniforms, field maintenance, equipment, travel, and encouraged participation. Company teams became part of a long tradition of baseball clubs formed by blue collar and agricultural industries across the country. Baseball clubs provided camaraderie and freedom on the field, even if one's everyday work experiences were oppressive.
Can you spot the name of this team's local sponsor? |