The "Man Who Changed Japanese Baseball" as the title of Robert Fitts' excellent book aptly described him, Yonamine brought American style play to the Japanese game, with his hustle and determination. His success in Japan Pro Baseball led to the steady flow of North Americans playing in Japan that continues today. The eight cards which comprise this lot are as follows: (top row, left to right) 1958 JCM 32a Marumatsu Scoreboard Back, 1959 JCM 40 Maruta, a different 1958 JCM 32a Marumatsu Scoreboard Back, 1957 JCM 27 Yamakatsu Color Borderless Grey Ink Back (bottom row, left to right) 1958 JCM 30a Doyusha Team Name Back, 1958 JCM 31b Color Cartoon Back Type 1,1957 JCM 131a Color Six Digit Animal Back Type I, 1961 JCM 57a Maruya Green Pitching Grip Back.

Size: Each card is 1 13/16" x 3".

Condition: Range--Vg/Nm. Average--Vg/Ex to Ex.