Who's who in Cuban baseball, 1878-1961
"Most comprehensive ... 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; "highly recommended"--ARBA. 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
History
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Cover
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 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
Reprint. Originally published by McFarland, 2003