Havana Sugar Kings

International League (1954-1960)

Tombstone

Born: January 13, 1954 (Havana joins International League)1Havana, Richmond Formally Admitted into IL, AP via The St. Petersburg Times, Jan. 12, 1954
Moved: July 8, 1960 (Jersey City Jerseys)2Jersey City Given Havana Ball Club, AP via The Victoria AdvocateJul. 9, 1960

First Game: April 20, 1954 (W 7-2 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs)3Cubans Win in IL Debut, UP via The Youngstown Vindicator, Apr. 21, 1954
Last Game: July 11, 1960 (W 3-0 @ Miami Marlins)4 Minor League Results, The Dayton Daily News, Jul. 12, 1960

Governor’s Cup Champions: 1959

Stadium

Gran Stadium (32,000)
Opened: 1946

Ownership & Affiliation

Owner: Roberto Maduro

Major League Affiliations:

  • 1954: Independent
  • 1955-1960: Cincinnati Redlegs / Reds

 

Background

Coming soon…

 

Sugar Kings Podcast

USA Today sportswriter Cesar Brioso goes deep on the Sugar Kings on Episode 107 of the Good Seats Still Available podcast from 2019.

 

Links

International League Media Guides

International League Programs

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