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Havana Hardball: Spring Training, Jackie Robinson, and The Cuban League
By Brioso, César
- ISBN
- 9780813061160
- Publisher
- Univ. Pr. of Florida
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Starred Review on September 1, 2015 | Arts and Humanities
Baseball's landmark year was 1947—that was when Jackie Robinson integrated the National League and, later in the season, Larry Doby became the American League's first black player with the Cleveland Indians. Meanwhile, Cuban baseball experienced its greatest season when Almendares, one of the oldest clubs in the Cuban League, caught and overtook rival club Habana during the last days of play. As the excitement s...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
