Cienfuegos Elefantes Cotton Twill Ballcap Ban Johnson League winning the American League Rookie

winning the American League Rookie of the Year and two team MVPs

"H" embroidered in white on red felt circle

The Redbirds finished third behind pennant-winners Cincinnati and second place Brooklyn

which improved the club's attendance but not its prospects in the American League standings

Cienfuegos Elefantes Cotton Twill Ballcap Ban Johnson League winning the American League RookieA TRIBUTE TO THE CHAMPION ELEFANTES History: In the fiercely competitive world of Cuban winter baseball, Cienfuegos emerged as a powerhouse in the postwar years. After securing the 194546 league title, the Elefantes built toward their defining campaign a decade later. The 195556 club combined disciplined pitching, timely power, and veteran leadership to capture the Cuban League crown before dominating the 1956 Caribbean Series. Facing the best teams