He recalled arriving in New York in June 1899 with $25 and 12 players. So little money was earned that at the end of the tour, Linares and two players were stranded in New York until money could be sent from Havana to pay for their return home.
Linares recalled his journey to New York in June 1899 with just $25 and a group of 12 players. As a result, he and two other players were forced to wait in New York until funds could be sent from Havana to cover the costs of their return home.