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10-04-2014, 07:52 AM
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Thanks. I know he might not be a household name but Coimbre is a legend in Puerto Rico. They named a museum after him in Ponce. Here's a quote from Satchel Paige on what it was like to pitch to him:
Satchel Paige stated “Coimbre could not be pitched to. No one gave me more trouble than anyone I ever faced, including Josh Gibson and Ted Williams.” Last edited by packs; 10-04-2014 at 02:54 PM. 
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10-04-2014, 10:03 AM
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Puerto Rican baseball
On the subject of Puerto Rican baseball... Here's Josh Gibson and the owner of the Santurce Crabbers team he played for there, Pedrin Zorrilla, together in about 1939. For more, visit http://www.sportingoregon.com
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10-04-2014, 02:31 PM
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Thanks PACKS for the scan of Mr. Coimbre's Toleteros card, and the brief history of his enormous contribution to the Pirates. I learned something from you! Also, I appreciated the quote you provided from Satchel Paige on pitching to this gentleman. That puts his significance in a much brighter light. I don't know how you display your cards, but a small "museum type" of paragraph consisting of the words you just shared with us would be very beneficial to anyone who cast a glance at your beautiful card of Francisco, then read what you wrote. No one with an ounce of baseball history appreciation would fail to be immensely impressed by the man and a rare baseball card of him.
Your one card carries a great deal of weight and significance, mated with your knowledge of its importance.  A shout out of appreciation to you, bro. Have a peaceful weekend. --Brian Powell Last edited by brian1961; 10-04-2014 at 03:50 PM. Reason: I got respondents mixed up.
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10-04-2014, 05:26 PM
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'21 Herp
Thanks Mike!
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