This photograph was signed with a gold marker by Tetsuharu Kawakami (d. 2013), the greatest hitter in Japan Pro Baseball during the 1940s and 1950s. Baseball Magazine Co. (BBM) held a private signing with several players in the fall of 1998. The regular edition of this autographed photo was limited to 100 numbered copies. In addition to the regular signed photos, five artist proofs were produced. This lot is an artist proof numbered AP3 at lower right.

Size: 10" x 12"

Condition: Photo--Mint. Signature--9 out of 10.