NewsWhore
09-17-2009, 06:00 PM
Manny Mota arrived in Los Angeles in 1969, and 40 years later the legendary Dominican is still with his beloved team, living what most would consider a dream. And for a few moments, before yesterday's Dodgers Pirates game, Chavez Rivine Stadium, was converted into the Caribbean, as the Dodgers paid tribute to Mota's 40 years of service to the organization.
Celebrations included Dominican folkloric performance and a section of the park was labeled "My Town Dominican Republic." The section included typical Dominican foods and was draped in the colors of the Dominican flag. It was also a fitting celebration as the Dodgers have six Dominican players on their active roster.
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Celebrations included Dominican folkloric performance and a section of the park was labeled "My Town Dominican Republic." The section included typical Dominican foods and was draped in the colors of the Dominican flag. It was also a fitting celebration as the Dodgers have six Dominican players on their active roster.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#12)