Overview

True professional baseball has not been played in Cuba since banned by the communist regime after the 1961 season, but there is a legacy of more than 70 years of continuous excellence by countless Cubans who played in the organized leagues of the island from 1878 to 1961. Scores of North Americans, white and black, and Latin Americans also played in Cuba during that time. Biographical and season-by-season statistical information for the many hundreds of Cuban, North American and Latin American players who took part in the Cuban leagues from 1878 to 1961 has been compiled in this work. The time period is divided into three eras. The first is from 1878 to 1899, the primitive years of the Cuban league; the second, 1900 to 1933, when the league opened its doors to welcome foreign players; and the third, from 1934 to 1961, the golden age that made Cuba then the second power in organized baseball. Birth and death dates for each player (if they could be determined) are provided. The statistical information for players includes the number of games played, at bats, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, and season average. The statistical information for pitchers includes the number of games pitched, complete games, win-loss record, and winning percentage.

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Author:   Jorge S. Figueredo
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.717kg
ISBN:  

9780786430307

ISBN 10:   0786430303
Pages:   422
Publication Date:   14 March 2007
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Preface     I. CUBAN PLAYERS AND PITCHERS First Era (1878–1899) Players     Pitchers     First Era Names with No Statistics Available     Second Era (1900–1933) Players     Pitchers     Third Era (1934–1961) Players     Pitchers     II. NORTH AMERICAN MAJOR AND MINOR LEAGUE PLAYERS AND PITCHERS First Era (1878–1899) Players     Pitchers     Second Era (1900–1933) Players     Pitchers     Third Era (1934–1961) Players     Pitchers     III. NEGRO LEAGUE PLAYERS AND PITCHERS Second Era (1900–1933)* Players     Pitchers     Third Era (1934–1961) Players     Pitchers     IV. LATIN AMERICAN PLAYERS AND PITCHERS All Eras (1878–1961) Players     Pitchers     Bibliography     Index    

Reviews

“[Figueredo has written] the most comprehensive book yet published on the rich and colorful history of professional baseball in Cuba...accurate statistical research...meticulous...an invaluable resource to any baseball researcher or serious fan”—La Prensa de Miami; “most accurate...highly recommended”—ARBA.

[Figueredo has written] the most comprehensive book yet published on the rich and colorful history of professional baseball in Cuba...accurate statistical research...meticulous...an invaluable resource to any baseball researcher or serious fan --La Prensa de Miami; most accurate...highly recommended --ARBA.

Author Information

The late Jorge S. Figueredo wrote for The Sporting News and SABR. The Havana native lived in Tampa, Florida.

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