Tonight: Los Mets Vets and Rising Stars

Los Mets Vets and Rising Stars
Monday, July 26, 2010
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

In anticipation of our upcoming fall exhibition Nueva York (1613-1945), the first showcase to explore the long relationship between New York and the Spanish-speaking world, El Museo del Barrio and New-York Historical Society present Los Mets Vets and Rising Stars, an evening celebrating Latinos’ extraordinary contribution to baseball, culture, and the New York City community. Participants include baseball luminaries Rod Barajas, Alex Cora, Fernando Tatis, and Ruben Tejada, who will discuss their life in baseball, their rise to the major leagues, how they joined the Mets, and what they love most about New York, as they are interviewed by Julio Pabón, President and CEO of Latino Sports.

Julio Pabón (moderator) is President and CEO of Latino Sports.

Rod Barajas, a 12-year Major League Veteran, plays catcher for the New York Mets. He was a member of the World Series Champion Arizona Diamondbacks in 2001.

Alex Cora, the Mets’ second baseman, is a native of Puerto Rico and is playing in his 13th Major League season.

Fernando Tatis is a Mets’ utility player and the only Major Leaguer ever to hit two Grand Slams in one inning. He was born in the Dominican Republic.

Ruben Tejada is a 20-year-old Panamanian infielder who made his MLB debut with the Mets in 2010.

$20 General Admission
$10 El Museo del Barrio members
$10 New-York Historical Society members

The New-York Historical Society Nueva York series of programs is generously supported by American Express.

Admission: Fees Vary