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Obama about to throw the first pitch: Tampa Reys vs Cuban team in Havana LIVE (Original Post) flamingdem Mar 2016 OP
I work in Tampa shenmue Mar 2016 #1
I missed the pitch.. disillusioned73 Mar 2016 #2
Notice when the US players were introduced... hwmnbn Mar 2016 #3
I did not know that thanks! flamingdem Mar 2016 #4
Yep, that's a worldwide soccer tradition... hwmnbn Mar 2016 #5

hwmnbn

(4,285 posts)
3. Notice when the US players were introduced...
Tue Mar 22, 2016, 01:38 PM
Mar 2016

they played Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. When Cuban players were introduced, some serious salsa was blared. LOL love it!

flamingdem

(39,881 posts)
4. I did not know that thanks!
Tue Mar 22, 2016, 01:44 PM
Mar 2016

I thought the players carrying Cuba children was a very sweet touch.

We don't see that in US baseball!

hwmnbn

(4,285 posts)
5. Yep, that's a worldwide soccer tradition...
Tue Mar 22, 2016, 03:02 PM
Mar 2016

I guess it symbolizes bringing the joy children have when they play.

Yes, it is very cool.

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