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Havana Hardball
Cesar Brioso
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Description for Havana Hardball
Num Pages: 272 pages, 24 black & white photographs, 5 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KJC; 3JJPG; JFSL4; WSBX; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 825.
In February 1947, the most memorable season in the history of the Cuban League finished with a dramatic series win by underdog Almendares against their rival, Habana. As the celebration spread through the streets of Havana and across Cuba, the Brooklyn Dodgers arrived on the island to begin spring training. One of the minor league players who made the trip was Jackie Robinson.
He was on the verge of making his major-league debut in the United States, an event that would fundamentally change sports - and America. To avoid harassment from the white crowds during this critical preseason, the ... Read more
In February 1947, the most memorable season in the history of the Cuban League finished with a dramatic series win by underdog Almendares against their rival, Habana. As the celebration spread through the streets of Havana and across Cuba, the Brooklyn Dodgers arrived on the island to begin spring training. One of the minor league players who made the trip was Jackie Robinson.
He was on the verge of making his major-league debut in the United States, an event that would fundamentally change sports - and America. To avoid harassment from the white crowds during this critical preseason, the ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2015
Publisher
University Press of Florida United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Florida, United States
ISBN
9780813061160
SKU
V9780813061160
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-3
About Cesar Brioso
César Brioso is a digital producer and former baseball editor for USA TODAY Sports. In his 25 years as a sports journalist, he has written for the Miami Herald and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
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