Estadio Latinoamericano
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Government of Cuba | |
| Capacity | 31,000 (1946–1971) 55,000 (1971 to present) |
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| Field size | Left - 325 ft. (99 m) Left Center - 345 ft. (105 m) |
| Surface | ) (1947) |
The Estadio Latinoamericano (English: Latin American Stadium) is a
The stadium opened with the name Gran Estadio de La Habana, known to English-language sportswriters as Gran Stadium, surpassing
The Latinoamericano currently holds about 55,000 people. In 1999, it hosted an
History
The stadium debuted on October 26, 1946 before a crowd of 31,000 fans for a clash between the Almendares and Cienfuegos baseball teams, the largest crowd that had attended a sports event in Cuba. Almendares won the game 9-1. The Venezuelan Alejandro Carrasquel, who played for the Washington Senators in the Major League, threw the first pitch of the game.
In its 70 years, the stadium has been utilised for diverse spectacles including popular dance performances and boxing matches.
The stadium was renovated and expanded in 1971. Its stands were enlarged, increasing its capacity to 55,000 spectators, and its gardens were extended.
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 The First Family Takes in a Baseball Game in Havana, Cuba, White House |
On March 22, 2016, the
The stadium has also been used for political purposes. In 1956, it was the location of a student demonstration headed by José Antonio Echeverría, against the Government of Fulgencio Batista.
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