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Heberto Blanco Notable

b. October 7, 1920 · New York Cubans 1941–1942

Heberto Blanco played 1941 to 1942 for the New York Cubans as a second baseman.

Across 71 games he batted .235, with 61 hits and 27 runs. He finished with 2 home runs and 6 doubles.

He played 58 games at second base, with 165 assists and 17 errors. He turned 28 double plays.

He was an All-Star in 1942.

He was born in Bayamo, Oriente, Cuba on October 7, 1920, and died on October 12, 2011. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Honors

AwardTimesYears
Negro Leagues East-West Classic 1 1942

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1941 NYC 421471337 312 191820 .252
1942 NYC 291131424 310 10920 .212
Career 712602761 622 292740 .235

On this day & linked events

1920

Born October 7, 1920

Bayamo, Oriente, Cuba

2011

Died October 12, 2011