Erardi's story is scenic and lively, especially describing the Big Dog's demeanor, which endeared him more to Cincinnati fans than any player in recent memory. The courtliness, on and off the field, traces Pƒƒ‚rez's manner back to the Cuban lineage from which he had come.
Whether by practice or instinct he carried the best qualities of his Cuban forebear, the great El Inmortal Dihigo. Pƒƒ‚rez was unselfish, unflappable, and joyous. Even better than that, he was a good teammate. A good man then, now‚]‚€‚] always.