Mizuhara has Hall of Fame credentials as both a player and manager. At Keio U., he was a star third baseman and pitcher. He played for the All Japan team against the touring U.S. Major League All Stars featuring Babe Ruth in 1934. He
later joined the Yomiuri Giants, touring the U.S. in 1936. He was the league MVP in 1942. He was captured by the Russians during World War II and spent four years in a Siberian POW camp. Upon his return to Japan, he was named
Giants manager, leading them to eight pennants and four Japan Series titles between 1950 and 1960. The paddle originates from a festival for girls. The paddle is signed in black marker. Mizuhara's name is signed on the left. The
inscription, "No worry, no temptation, no fear", was written by Mizuhara on the right.
Size: 6" x 18"
Condition: The signature and inscription grade 9 out of 10. The paddle is Ex.