ITPC 2018 HOLIDAY SPORTS MEMORABILIA AUCTION
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2018
The Almendares club was one of the oldest and most distinguished baseball teams in the old Cuban League, which existed from 1878 to 1961. Almendares represented the Almendares District on the outskirts of the old city of Havana. Almendares was one of the most successful franchises in the Cuban League. In their early history they were known by their colors as the Blues; later they adopted the name of Alacranes (Scorpions). Throughout their existence, they had a famous rivalry with the Habana baseball club.
This pennant measures 23.25" long and features a baseball player that strongly resembles Joe DiMaggio. The paint has some wear, but overall it's in excellent condition.
VINTAGE ALMENDARES "CUBAN LEAGUE" PENNANT
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