José Cardenal

José Rosario Domec Cardenal, born October 7, 1943, in Matanzas, Cuba, is a Cuban American former professional baseball outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1980. He grew up playing baseball with his second cousin and future major league player Bert Campaneris.

Cardenal began his major league career with the San Francisco Giants in 1963 and was sent to the California Angels before the 1965 season. That year he finished second in the American League with 37 stolen bases. He was dealt to the Cleveland Indians for Chuck Hinton on November 29, 1967, and twice led the Indians in stolen bases. He went on to play most prominently for the Chicago Cubs, where he became a fan favorite for his powerful hitting and strong throwing arm. He had the best seasons of his career in Chicago, posting career highs in home runs and batting average as a member of the Cubs.

After his playing career, Cardenal worked as a coach for several major league organizations and participated in three World Series as the first base coach for the New York Yankees. He was inducted into the Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame in 2022.