For the second consecutive season, a Cuban League baseball card set was produced to promote Caramelo Deportivo. This second series expanded the number of cards included to 185 w/each measuring 1-7/8x2.5". Card fronts feature a bw photo. Card backs identify the player and supply their Cuban League affiliation. In addition, a candy ad appears on back bottom. Thin paper stock as well as the issuance of an album for these to be mounted in account for the prominently lesser conditions whenever these rarities are found.

Hank Thompson began his professional baseball career with the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro American League, starring for a team that also included trailblazers, Jackie Robinson and Satchel Paige. Subsequently, Thompson would follow Jackie's MLB path, signing with the Cleveland Indians and making his MLB debut in 1947. Hank would experience his greatest MLB success beginning in 1949 with the New York Giants as a third baseman and outfielder.

Richard Merkin Collection.