Mission in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Partido de La Garra

Photographed by Dave W, January 24, 2026

1. Partido de La Garra Marker

Inscription.
Pictured here are old-timers around 1918-1920. Brothers Francisco Estevis Sr. and Tomas Estevis played baseball at locations along the Military Highway near the Rio Grande. Games such as this one are known as pick-up sandlot ball, also referred to as "el partido de la garra" by locals. These were usually played after long days of work. Pick-up games might also be played at family gatherings or by children from a neighborhood.

Erected by Mission Historical Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

Location. 26° 12.93′ N, 98° 19.471′ W. Marker is in Mission, Texas, in Hidalgo County. It is on Doherty Avenue south of E Tom Landry Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 923 Doherty Ave, Mission TX 78572, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mission 30-30 (a few steps from this marker); Labor Day Mission Derby of 1953 (a few steps from this marker); Leonardo Alaniz (a few steps from this marker); Fort Ringgold Team (within shouting distance of this marker); Madero Valley Brickers

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Baseball in the Rio Grande Valley (within shouting distance of this marker); Shary Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Mission Grapefruiters (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mission.

Photographed by Dave W, January 24, 2026

2. Partido de La Garra Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 33 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 25, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.