CUBAN BASEBALL STATUES

About 10 years ago, I became acquainted with the Cuban baseball statues. When I saw them, I thought they were some of the most beautiful baseball memorabilia in the hobby. They compare favorably to the Major League banks and statues made by companies like Stanford Pottery and Gibbs-Conner.

 (Havana Leones vase & statues)

These porcelain pieces were made in the 50's- the "hey day" of Cuban baseball. There were 4 major teams - the Havana Leanes (Lions), the Almendares Alacrnes (Scorpions), the Cienfuegos Elefantes (Elephants) and the Marianao Tigres (Tigers). There are quite a few variations of styles and sizes theat include vases, statues and wall sconces. They are beautifully hand-painted and incredibly colorful. If these pieces were of American major League teams, they would be sky-high in price. You can still find the Cubans at reasonable prices and once you get one- you'll be happy to display them with the rest of your baseball memorabilia.