C. LATE 1940s PEDRO FORMENTAL HABANA NEWS SERVICE PHOTO.
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$17.74 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, February 5, 2020 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, February 5, 2020 9:00:00 PM)
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Richard Merkin Auction #2
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Item Description
4x5" vintage glossy photo depicting noted Cuban, Mexican & Negro League baseball star, Pedro Formental during the middle of his ten year playing career with Habana of the Cuban League from 1945-55. Formental also starred as a top flight outfielder, with home run power and excellent speed, for the Negro League's Memphis Red Sox from 1947-50. While compiling a lifetime batting average of .274 over 13 seasons in Cuba, Formental also garnered the single season RBI record of 57 for Habana during the 1952-53 winter league season. Back of photo indicates the player and team identification. Exc. From the Richard Merkin Collection and comes with Hake's COA.
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