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Vintage 1938-39 Santos Amaro Cuban Baseball Trimmed News Photo DGND Back Caption
Up for sale is a rare, authentic vintage 1930s/1940s Cuban news photograph featuring legendary outfielder Santos Amaro in his iconic Santa Clara (Leopardos) uniform.This piece has been neatly trimmed down from a larger news press photograph to isolate the player portrait, measuring approximately 1.5\" x 3\".
- Authenticity/Provenance: The back of the photo features an original typewritten Spanish news caption slug with the historic acronym \"D. G. N. D.\" (Dirección General Nacional de Deportes), confirming its origins as a period-correct Cuban sports archive photo. The paper shows authentic age, vintage glue residue, and fibrous texture typical of pre-war press archives.
- Condition: Trimmed down from a larger photo. Shows edge wear, minor aging, and a sharp vertical cut on the right-hand border. Please review the high-resolution scans of both the front and back to evaluate condition before offerding.
An exceptional, scarce piece of history for collectors of the Cuban Winter League, Mexican League, and Negro League baseball memorabilia.Shipping & Handling:
Ships securely packed in a protective sleeve with cardboard protection via tracked shipping.
