Produced by Toyokuni Sha, the postcard sized premium bromide features Meiji University HOFer Takeo Tabe. This particular example features the scoreboard back (one of several back types).
Despite being a member of the original Yomiuri Giants during their first barnstorming tour of the U.S., Tabe never played in the Japan Pro Baseball League. After a stellar performance on the U.S. Tour, Tabe,
who stole over 100 bases in the U.S, demanded more money. The Giants refused to give it to him. Tabe became a holdout for the rest of his life! As a result, Tabe is known as the "Phantom of Pro Baseball."
Later, Tabe fought for the Japanese in World War II, and was killed in the Battle of Okinawa in June 1945.
Size: 3 5/8" x 5 1/2"
Condition: Overall Ex/Mt.
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