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El Profe: Tony Pérez’s lonely road to Cooperstown
As a young kid, Tony Pérez grew up listening to Minnie Miñoso. His major league journey of following in Minnie's footsteps was a long and lonely one, but it eventually led to the Hall of Fame.
Two titans: Minnie Miñoso & Bill Veeck
As Luis Rodríguez Mayoral recalls, Minnie Miñoso and owner Bill Veeck forged a unique relationship based on a shared passion.
José Contreras: A ChiSox ambassador with stories to tell
The Bronze Titan shares his incredible story of leaving Cuba and crossing the U.S. – Mexico border dressed as a woman.
El Profe: The Miami Marlins’ ‘What If’
El Profe considers how the past has impacted the present and future in Miami. José Fernández was the Cuban face of the franchise, which is now rebuilding (again).
La Vida Voices: Tony Oliva’s Journey
A country boy from Pinar del Río, Oliva overcame language barriers, cultural differences and racial prejudice to win three hitting crowns.
El Profe: Midnight coffee, baseball and Compay Segundo
A trip to Cuba took an unexpected turn for Adrian Burgos Jr. when an invite for 'cafecito' lasted until the wee hours of the morning.
Cuban showdown: Gurriel vs. Chapman in biggest game yet
Two former stars of the Cuban national team battle for the right to advance to the World Series. In the first matchup, Chapman struck out Gurriel.
All-Time Top Ten: Cuba
From Rafael Palmeiro to Luis Tiant, Minnie Miñoso and Tony Pérez, Cuba's All-Time Top 10 includes fearsome hitters, crafty pitchers and legends.
El Profe: Dinner with Minnie
El Profe thinks back on breaking bread with the pioneering Orestes 'Minnie' Miñoso, the first black Latino star in MLB after integration.
Jon Jay’s Journey from Miami to Havana
Despite an American-sounding name, Jon Jay never doubted his identity. Born in Miami to Cuban parents, he still loves 'café con leche' and 'mariquitas.'
Legends On A Latino Legend: Paul Casanova
An unheralded catcher and teacher, Latino legend Paul Casanova inspired many throughout his life, from Hall of Fame teammates to current major leaguers.
Paul Casanova: Everyone’s ‘Hermano’
Paul Casanova played only 10 seasons in the majors, but he was the glue that held together a generation of players from the 60s and 70s.