The great Russian emigre was the first pitcher to win 300 games in Japan Pro Baseball. His life ended tragically in a 1957 auto accident. Presented here are seven different cards depicting probably the best foreign pitcher to play in Japan Pro Baseball. Top row: (left) 1947 JBR 36 , (right) 1950 JBR 2. Middle row: (left) 1949-1950 Uncatalogued bromide, (center) another 1950 JBR 2 bromide, (right) 1950 Uncatalogued bromide. Bottom Row: (left) Uncatalogued similar to JBR 2a Third Prize bromide, (right) 1950 JBR 9a Marutaku Third Prize bromide. All cards are blank backed.

Size: JBR 36--1 9/16" x 2 1/2". JBR 2--2" x 2 1/2". Uncatalogued bromides--1 3/4" x 2 3/4" and 2 3/8" x 3". Bottom row bromides--2 5/8" x 3 5/8"

Condition: Ex to Nm/Mt.