Luis Tiant Jr. jersey, signed in 2015
Luis Tiant’s career spanned 20 years, most notably with the Boston Red Sox from 1971 to 1978. Cuban-U.S. diplomatic relations broke down in 1961 and ballplayers had to choose between continuing their careers or returning to Cuba. Luis Tiant Jr. signed with the Cleveland Indians. Because of U.S. embargoes on travel to Cuba, 15 years passed before he would see his family on the island.
Gift of Luis Tiant
OBJECT NAME
jersey
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 35 in x 38 in; 88.9 cm x 96.52 cm
ID NUMBER
2015.0318.01
CATALOG NUMBER
2015.0318.01
ACCESSION NUMBER
2015.0318
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Luis Tiant, Jr.
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EXHIBITION
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EXHIBITION LOCATION
National Museum of American History
DATA SOURCE
National Museum of American History
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