This JK 2 Karuta card of Kaoru Betto is the only example graded to date, so it is 1 of 1 at this level with none graded higher. 1949 was Betto's second season in Japan Pro Baseball. The man made famous to Americans because of the t-shirts bearing his image batted a robust .322 that season with 39 homers and 126 RBI. His outstanding performance resulted in his being named to the league Best 9 team as an outfielder.
Blank backed card.
Size: 2 3/16" x 2 13/16"