This bobblehead is part of a new series honoring and celebrating Negro League stars. It features Jose Mendez in his Almendares jersey. It is officially licensed by the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
- Material: 100% Resin
- Officially licensed by the Negro League Baseball Museum
- Individually Numbered to only 2,020
- Measures approximately 8"
Player Biography
Pitcher Jose Mendez was likely the first internationally-recognized Cuban baseball star. Mendez, nicknamed “The Black Diamond,” was known for his blazing fastball and sharp curve. Hall of Famers John McGraw and Pop Lloyd raved about Mendez’s pitching skill. The author of a 10-inning perfect game as a member of the Cuban Stars in 1909, his career spanned from 1908 to 1926. As a player-manager with the Kansas City Monarchs, he led the team to three consecutive Negro National League pennants from 1923 to 1925.
This bobblehead is part of a new series honoring and celebrating Negro League stars. It features Jose Mendez in his Almendares jersey. It is officially licensed by the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
- Material: 100% Resin
- Officially licensed by the Negro League Baseball Museum
- Individually Numbered to only 2,020
- Measures approximately 8"
Player Biography
Pitcher Jose Mendez was likely the first internationally-recognized Cuban baseball star. Mendez, nicknamed “The Black Diamond,” was known for his blazing fastball and sharp curve. Hall of Famers John McGraw and Pop Lloyd raved about Mendez’s pitching skill. The author of a 10-inning perfect game as a member of the Cuban Stars in 1909, his career spanned from 1908 to 1926. As a player-manager with the Kansas City Monarchs, he led the team to three consecutive Negro National League pennants from 1923 to 1925.
