An epic history of baseball in Cuba, where baseball is the national sport and-even more than in the United States-a national passion. The Pride of Havana offers a rich account of the sport's unique place in Cuban culture and history, as well as its moments of glory on the field.
From the first amateur clubs of the 1860s to today's dominant professional players and national teams under Castro, "The Pride of Havana" is the definitive history of baseball in Cuba. 73 halftones. 2 maps.
The Pride of Havana is an absorbing history of Cuban baseball and the impact so many Cuban players have had on the game in the United States. It sparkles like El Duque in October.
