Mineros (Serie Nacional)

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The Mineros (Miners) joined the Cuban Serie Nacional as an expansion team in 1967-1968 representing the Santiago de Cuba Province. They never won a championship but did finish second on two occasions. In 1971-1972 they finished tied with the Azucareros at the end of the regular season but lost to them in a playoff. They played their last season in 1976-1977.

Yearly Record[edit]

Year Record Manager GB
1967-68 61-38 Roberto Ledo 13
1968-69 62-37 José Carrillo 7
1969-70 48-17 Francisco Escaurido 1.5
1970-71 40-26 Roberto Ledo 9.5
1971-72 52-14 Roberto Ledo Runner-up
1972-73 32-45 Miguel Giró 20.5
1973-74 28-50 José Carrillo 24 (last)
1974-75 18-21 Edildo Hernández 6
1975-76 11-27 Francisco Escaurido 18 (last)
1976-77 14-25 Higinio Vélez 12.5

Note: There were no playoffs prior to 1985. The top team in the regular-season was named champion.