The inaugural season of the Cuban National Series was won by Occidentales, composed largely of players from Pinar del Río.
In 1961, the post-revolutionary government outlawed professional sports, including the Cuban League, a small professional baseball league. The Cuban baseball league system was formed, with the Cuban National Series as its top level of competition.
Standings Team W L Pct. GBOccidentales 18 9 .667 –Oriente 13 14 .481 5Azucareros 13 14 .481 5Habana 10 17 .370 8 Source:
Note: the Habana team became known as Industriales the following season.
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