The Cuban team selected to play in the World's Amateur Baseball Series in Havana, Cuba on Aug. 12-27, 1939 at La Tropical Stadium.
Andres Fleitas, who was elected to the
Cuban Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971 after 14 seasons in Cuba -- mostly with Almendares -- is in the front row, one from the right.
This photo was part of
The Sporting News archive that up for auction at
Mears Monthy Auction in February, 2011.
A type-written note attached to the back indicates the photo was sent from Gerry Swinehart, Miami News Service, Dade County Courthouse to the Photo Editor of
The Sporting News.
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