Hiroshi Oshita (1922-1979) was equally famous for his blue bat and his sordid off-the-field behavior. Born in Japan but raised in Taiwan, Oshita entered Japan Pro Baseball in 1946. He was named to eight Best 9 teams during his career. Oshita loved the nightlife and had a legendary appetite for both sake and women. His favorite boast was that he never learned a thing in college. (He attended Meiji U.) However, his .303 lifetime batting average indicates that he learned at least one thing in college--how to hit!

Oshita's early death at age 56 has contributed to the difficulty of obtaining copies of his signature. Oshita's autograph, signed in blue ink dates from the same period as the baseball card.

Size: 3 1/2" x 5 3/8"

Condition: Autograph: 5 out of 10. Baseball Card--Fair to Good.