Wareham Community Comes Together to Honor Joe Campinha
The first Cape Verdean player in pro baseball, who helped break the color barrier in the minor leagues, was honored Sunday by his hometown Wareham Gatemen.
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Wareham Gatemen to Honor Local Baseball Player Who Broke Color Barrier
The Wareham Gatemen are set to honor this Sunday the life and career of Joseph Campinha, believed to be the first Cape Verdean professional baseball player.