Lot # 17: c.1930 JRM 42 Realistic Drawing Menko--Saburo Miyatake (HOF) Green Jacket Version--Rare

Category: Baseball Cards

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Item was in Auction "Auction 67 Ended 3/2/2024",
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Four examples of this card are known to exist. There are two versions among the four examples. In one version, Saburo Miyatake is wearing a red jacket. The other version is an identical card, except that Miyatake is wearing a green jacket! Presented here is a green jacket version card.

From 1927 to 1930, Miyatake attended Keio U., where he was a superstar both on the mound and at first base. During his university career, he won 39 games as a pitcher, while losing only six. His record of 15 wins in a row stood until 1984. He also had a lifetime batting average of over .300. He later played in the early years of Japan Pro Baseball, once again pitching and playing first base. He was elected to the Japan Baseball Hall of Fame in 1965.

Blank back card.

Size: 1 3/4" in diameter

Condition: Ex/Mt

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