1950 HABANA (CUBAN LEAGUE) PEDRO FORMENTAL BASEBALL PHOTO.
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Winning Bid:
$45.43
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, June 24, 2020 9:00:00 PM)
Auction:
Richard Merkin Auction #3
Item Description
7-1/8x9.5" vintage silver gelatin glossy photo depicts Cuban baseball great Pedro Formental during the 1950 season w/the Habana ball club. "Fotos RFM Habana - 1950" photographer's stamp on back. Spanish language paper caption attached to back further details the subject matter. Formental starred in the Mexican League during the mid-1940s before joining the Negro League's Memphis Red Sox in 1947 as a star hitter w/power and excellent speed. Formental also spent 13 seasons in Cuba, where he compiled a career batting average of .274. Photo exhibits a 1.5" crease at lower left corner. Image presents beautifully. VF. From the Richard Merkin Collection and comes with Hake's COA.
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