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Fidel Castro Playing Baseball "Fidel at Bat" Poster - Image Source International Baseball Art Posters displaying his batting stance withWas Fidel Castro a major league prospect? Legend says yes, baseball experts say no, and the truth is likely somewhere in between. Sport did play an important role in Fidel's Cuba, as this amazing poster demonstrates. The classic archival image features the imposing leader in full revolutionary garb, taking a "first swing" before an important Cuban league baseball game in the 1960s. The combination of sport and politics make this photo a true classic,