1924 Elmira Colonels TeamThe most noteworthy person in this picture is the manager, #6 Armando Marsans. He is widely considered to be the first Cuban player to make an impact in MLB. Along the way he played in the Cuban Leagues, Negro Leagues, American League (Browns/Yankees), National League (Reds)…and even the Federal League (St. Louis Terriers).

1924 Elmira Colonels Team
The most noteworthy person in this picture is the manager, #6 Armando Marsans. He is widely considered to be the first Cuban player to make an impact in MLB. Along the way he played in the Cuban Leagues, Negro Leagues, American League (Browns/Yankees), National League (Reds)…and even the Federal League (St. Louis Terriers).

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Tagged: 1924 Elmira Colonels, Armando Marsans, Cuba, Negro Leagues, St. Louis Browns, New York Yankees, St. Louis Terriers, Federal League, Baseball, History, Sports, BSmile, Cincinnati Reds, .
Source: baseball-fever.com
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