1939 Playball Mel Almada St Louis Browns #43 PSA 3 1st Mexican Born In MLB MXHOF

Description: 1939 Mel Almada St. Louis Browns #43 PSA 3 - 1st Mexican Born In MLB MX HOF. Condition is Graded. Shipped with USPS Ground Advantage. Biography of Mel Almada - **Heritage**: Mexican - **Position**: Center Field - **Hall of Fame**: Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame (MEX HOF) - **Years Played**: 1933-1939 - **WAR**: 1.1 - **Baseball Card Details**: - **Year**: 1939 - **Card**: Playball #43 - **Grade**: PSA - **PSA Number**: PSA #### Early Years: Mel Almada was born on February 7, 1913, in Huatabampo, Sonora, Mexico. He was the first Mexican-born player to ever play in Major League Baseball, breaking new ground for Mexican athletes in the sport. Almada emigrated to the United States at a young age and quickly showed promise on the baseball diamond. He signed with the Boston Red Sox in 1932 and made his Major League debut the following year. #### Major League Career: Almada played seven seasons in the Major Leagues, debuting with the Boston Red Sox and later playing for the Washington Senators, St. Louis Browns, and Brooklyn Dodgers. Known for his speed and strong defense in center field, Almada posted a solid career batting average of .284. He was often used as a leadoff hitter due to his ability to get on base and score runs. #### Best Year: Almada’s best season came in 1937 with the Washington Senators. That year, he hit .309, his highest batting average in a full season, and recorded 181 hits and 94 runs scored. His consistent hitting and defensive prowess made him a key contributor to the team that year. #### Famous Quote: In 1939, reflecting on his trailblazing career, Almada said, "Baseball has no borders, only dreams and talent." #### Interesting Fact: Mel Almada was the nephew of Mexican revolutionary General Alvaro Obregón, who later became president of Mexico. His family’s prominent political connections were notable, but Almada chose to make his mark in baseball rather than politics. #### Book Written About Him: *Mel Almada and the History of Mexican Baseball* by Jorge Iber (2005) details Almada’s impact on baseball and how he helped open doors for future generations of Mexican players.

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