Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / On Demand
Did you know that organized American football has been played in Mexico since the days of leather-head helmets?
On this episode, discover Baja's gridiron legacy first-hand with Jorge as he explores the history of the sport in this region; profiles the storied collegiate team Cetys Osos (Bears); and chats with Justin Mckenzie, president of the newly formed football arena league in Baja.
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American football played in Mexico. Discover Baja's gridiron legacy first-hand with host Jorge Meraz as he explores the history of the sport in this region, and profiles the storied collegiate team Cetys Osos (Bears).
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American football played in Mexico. Discover Baja's gridiron legacy first-hand with host Jorge Meraz as he explores the history of the sport in this region.
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American football played in Mexico. Discover Baja's gridiron legacy first-hand with host Jorge Meraz as he explores the history of the sport in this region.
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Group photo of football players celebrating a win. Discover Baja's gridiron legacy first-hand with host Jorge Meraz as he explores the history of the sport in this region.
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American football played in Mexico. Discover Baja's gridiron legacy first-hand with host Jorge Meraz as he explores the history of the sport in this region.
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The football field, CETYS Universidad Campus, Tijuana, Mexico.
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In black, the Cetys University Osos (Bears) from Tijuana, driving and in the red zone against the Unison Buhos (Owls), in yellow, from Hermosillo. Week six match-up in the CONADEIP Premier league 2015 College Football Season in Mexico.
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CROSSING SOUTH is a travel show that explores Tijuana and Northern Baja. Bilingual travel companion and host, Jorge Meraz, takes you on a journey and demystifies the area. Get to know the people, vernacular, foods, customs and places frequented by the locals.
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