Who's Who in Cuban Baseball 1878-1961

the long version

"True professional baseball has not been played in Cuba since banned by the communist regime after the 1961 season, but there is a legacy of excellence from hundreds of players in the organized leagues of the island from 1878 to 1961 - not only Cuban players, but North American (white and black) and Latin American as well." "Biographical and season-by-season statistical information for the hundreds of players has been compiled in this work. Information covers three eras: 1878 to 1899, the early years; the second, 1900 to 1933, when the league opened its doors to foreign players; and 1934 to 1961, the golden age that made Cuba then the second power in organized baseball. Birth and death dates are provided where known. Statistical information includes games played, at bats, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, and season average; and for pitchers, games pitched, complete games, win-loss record, and winning percentage."--BOOK JACKET.