Cuban president mourns death of beloved baseball player Pedro Medina (+ Post)

Havana, July 22 – Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, today mourned the death of Pedro Medina Ayón, a baseball legend considered one of the greatest catchers of all time in the Largest of the Antilles.

In a message on X, the head of state sent condolences to the baseball fans and family of Medina, who died this Monday at the age of 73.

Díaz-Canel highlighted the prolific athletic career of the Industrialista "doctor," who, as a player, was a world, Pan American, and Central American champion, and as a manager also knew how to lead his team to victory.

"This gentleman of the catching position will be remembered as a legend both on and off the field," stated the president.

Nos deja físicamente Pedro Medina, el Héroe de Edmonton, el «médico» industrialista, campeón como jugador y director.

A este caballero de la receptoría se le recordará por ser una leyenda dentro y fuera del terreno. Condolencias para los familiares y la afición beisbolera. pic.twitter.com/MdAOxZimef
— Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez (@DiazCanelB) July 22, 2025

Pedro Medina is also known as the Hero of Edmonton, for his unforgettable home run during the Intercontinental Cup in that Canadian city, in 1981, which decided a memorable match, that for many specialists has been one of the most dramatic home runs connected in the international baseball. (Source: ACN)