Progreso (baseball) explained

Progreso
Established:1879
Disbanded:1891
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Progreso was a Cuban baseball team in the Cuban League. They first played in the league's second season of 1879, and then again played in the league from 1888 to 1890.[1]

Franchise history

The Progeso club lost all four of its game in the winter of 1879. [2] It returned to the league for the spring of 1888 season, ending in last place with a 3-12 record.[3] The following year, they tied for last place with Matanzas, as both ended the year 6-14.[4] In the winter of 1889, Progreso finished with a 8-9 record, ending in third place. The 1890 season saw the team place in second place, behind Club Fé.[5]

Among their notable players were Román Calzadilla, Miguel Prats, and Moisés Quintero.

Notes and References

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