Late Summer Auction SESSION 2 CLOSING SEPT 21 10PM EASTERN FOR INITIAL BIDS
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/21/2020
Graded VG-EX+ 4.5 by SGC. Hall of Famer. An impossibly rare collectible picturing a true legend in game action, this captivating piece was originally distributed only in Latin America. The card – featuring a magical photo of a Cuban player who inspired awe among all of his colleagues – displays splendid preservation quality, particularly for a paper item that emanates from a region of the world noted for unremitting heat and high humidity. A truly special offering, in Very Good to Excellent-plus condition.
Martin Dihigo, regarded as the greatest of all Cuban baseball players, is honored as a member of the Cuban, Mexican, and American Baseball Hall of Fames. Dihigo (1906-71) excelled as both a pitcher and a hitter, earning the nickname, “El Maestro.” A Cuban of African descent, Dihigo played in the American Negro Leagues, appearing for the Cuban Stars, Homestead Grays, Hilldale Giants, and New York Cubans over his 22-year career in the States. He played every position on the diamond, frequently compiling batting averages in the high .300s. Dihigo starred for years in the Cuban and Mexican leagues as well as the Negro Leagues, earning four Cuban League MVP awards. In one season in Mexico, Dihigo posted an 18-2 record and 0.92 ERA, while also winning the batting title with a .387 batting average.