New York Cubans 1948 Cotton Twill Suede Ballcap Size:ADJ With “ALI” lettering on the

With “ALI” lettering on the belt

Didier is a member of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame

including a runner up finish in the 1957 College World Series

like so many traveling teams of the era

New York Cubans 1948 Cotton Twill Suede Ballcap Size:ADJ With “ALI” lettering on theTHE NY CUBANS ONE OF NYCS GREAT NEGRO LEAGUE TEAMS History: The Cubans can trace their roots to two teams called the Cuban Stars (East and West). Owner Alex Pompez established his club in the Negro National League in 1935 and stocked it with an international assortment of mostly players from Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. Home games were often played at the Polo Grounds or Yankee Stadium. Standout players for the Cubans include Luis