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Related: About this forumObama about to throw the first pitch: Tampa Reys vs Cuban team in Havana LIVE
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Obama about to throw the first pitch: Tampa Reys vs Cuban team in Havana LIVE (Original Post)
flamingdem
Mar 2016
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shenmue
(38,537 posts)1. I work in Tampa
I think this is great. Wish I could watch the broadcast, but I've got to go to work.
disillusioned73
(2,872 posts)2. I missed the pitch..
the National anthems were pretty cool
hwmnbn
(4,286 posts)3. Notice when the US players were introduced...
they played Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. When Cuban players were introduced, some serious salsa was blared. LOL love it!
flamingdem
(39,921 posts)4. I did not know that thanks!
I thought the players carrying Cuba children was a very sweet touch.
We don't see that in US baseball!
hwmnbn
(4,286 posts)5. Yep, that's a worldwide soccer tradition...
I guess it symbolizes bringing the joy children have when they play.
Yes, it is very cool.