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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1995

Page

4

Special bond unites Latin American players on Indians team

The Cleveland Indians field nine Latin American players from Dominican Republic Puerto Rico Venezuela and Nicaragua. Veterans like Omar Vizquel Jose Mesa Manny Ramirez and Dennis Martinez support younger Latin Americans in adapting to life in the United States and pro baseball. Mesa recalls signing at 15 and learning English with help from teammates as he and Tavarez Ramirez adapt to life in the big leagues.

Cleveland Indians Omar Vizquel Venezuela Jose Mesa Julian Tavarez Tony Pena Manny Ramirez Dominican Republic Sandy Alomar Carlos Baerga Puerto Rico Alvaro Espinoza Dennis Martinez Nicaragua Albie Lopez Mesa Ramirez Baerga Martinez United States Tavarez Julian Manny Alien Davis Vizquel Tony Davis Candy Maldonado

Indians Look to Latin Players as Community Role Models

Indians community relations chief Allen Davis highlights Latin American players Baerga Belle Mesa Tavarez and Lofton as active role models. They visit schools hospitals and clubs, donate gear and teach English, aiming to inspire inner-city kids while expanding outreach through RBI programs and Lima Dominican links.

Cleveland - Indians Allen Davis Davis Pittsburgh Roberto Clemente Carlos Baerga Indians Larry Daley Belle Kenny Lofton Albert Kenny RBI Lofton Chicago Ind Baerga Mesa Sandy Alomar Charles Nagy Westlake Paul Assenmacher Orel Hershiser Talk OF the Town Indians

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