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October 3, 2014

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We celebrated “Leo Najo Day” in Mission.

Members of the community gathered for the 43rd annual event at the Mission Community Center to celebrate the famed, late Mission resident.

Leo "Najo" Alaniz (1899-1978) was one of the first native-born Mexicans to play professional baseball in the United States. — Leo “Najo” Alaniz (1899-1978) was one of the first native-born Mexicans to play professional baseball in the United States.

Members of the Leo Najo reunion recognized Mayor Beto Salinas.

City Councilwoman Jessica Ortega-Ochoa attended the event.

You can find a link to the original article detailing the event here:

http://www.brownsvilleherald.com/sports/local/article_f6fbbaae-4aaf-11e4-8c78-0017a43b2370.html