Dihigo, Martin b. May 25, 1905 d. May 20, 1971 Hall of Fame Negro League Baseball Player. Born in Cuba, he is regarded as one of the most versatile baseball players of all time and during his 30-year career, he played every position on the field. He began his professional career in the winter of 1922, at the age of 16 as a substitute infielder in the Cuban Leagues and joined the Cuban Stars of the US Negro Leagues in 1923. For twelve seasons he played in the Negro leagues (1923-39, 1945). Over the course of his career, he played on two All-...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Cementerio Municipal Cruces, Cruces, Cienfuegos, Cuba
Moré, Benny b. August 24, 1919 d. February 19, 1963 Singer. He was born in Santa Isabel de las Lajas (Cuba) and died in La Habana. He worked as soloist and with several big bands such as Bebo Valdés, Matamoros and Pérez Prado. He become one of the most importants cuban singers of all times. He is best remembered for songs such as "La Cazuelita," "Las Ruinas de mi Bohío," "Penicilina," "Bonito y Sabroso," "No te Vayas a Engañar" and "Semilla de Macarrón." (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni) Cementerio de Santa Isabel de Las Lajas, Cruces, Cienfuegos, Cuba
b. May 25, 1905 d. May 20, 1971
b. August 24, 1919 d. February 19, 1963