University of Illinois History Professor Adrian Burgos says baseball became a true passion early in life. And through his own family and love for the game, Burgos learned about the role Latinos have played since the sport’s inception. Burgos was born just blocks from New York’s Yankee Stadium… and after moving to Florida, he lived near Little Yankee Stadium, the team’s former spring training home.
Burgos’ research is the focus of a new documentary… “Playing America’s Game”, premiering Saturday night on the Big Ten Network. It’s also the title of one of his books. Burgos spoke with Illinois Public Radio’s Jeff Bossert.
Jeff Bossert talked with University of Illinois History Professor Adrian Burgos, profiled in the documentary “Playing America’s Game”, premiering Saturday at 6 pm on the Big Ten Network, or immediately following the Illinois-Michigan baseball game.