1961–62 Cuban National Series

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 national baseball system was formed, with the Cuban National Series as its main competition.

1961–62 Cuban National Series

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 national baseball system was formed, with the Cuban National Series as its main competition.