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Miniature commemorative baseball - Rimini Italy 1993

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A miniature commemorative baseball presented by the Mexican Baseball Team, who were competing at the 1993 Intercontinental Baseball Championships in Rimini Italy. The ball is made of leather with red stitching. The name of the Mexican Professional Baseball Hall of Fame is printed on it and it is also stamped with Rimini Italia.

Historical information

The 11th baseball Intercontinental Cup was held in Rimini Italy in 1993 from 23rd June to 4th July. Ten countries competed: Cuba, Japan, USA, Nicaragua, South Korea, Australia, Mexico, Italy, Spain and France. The Cuban national team won the competition, their 6th straight Gold Medal. Australia finished in 6th place, Mexico in 7th place.

Baseball Reference [https://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/1993_Intercontinental_Cup]

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cwa-org-100-2020.129

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People
Popular Culture
Social History
Sport

Material

Width

5 cm

Inscriptions and markings

Salon de la Fama del Beisbol Professional de Mexico Monterrey N.L.
Rimini Italia
Image of an eagle with wings spread around the word 'America'.

Keywords

Intercontinental Cup Baseball Tournament

Commemorative Baseball

Mexican Baseball Team

Links to additional resources

Baseball Reference

Details of 11th Intercontinental Cup.

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