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Tampa Smokers, Tampa, Florida, 1950s
Cuban American brothers Reggie, Bennie, and Manny Fernandez of the Tampa Smokers relax after a game.
The Tampa Smokers
In Florida, the Minor League Tampa Smokers were named for the prolific cigar industry in the region. The team played across Florida, the southern United States, and Cuba. They also became known for developing several Cuban Major League players. |