Big Six University star and immortal Yomiuri Giants manager, Shigeru Mizuhara (center) is flanked by third baseman Kisaku Yamakawa (left) and infielder Akiharu Tezuka (right).  All three have signed this 3^rd prize winner bromide card in blue ink. 

Following a stellar career as a pitcher/infielder for Keio University, Shigeru Mizuhara (1909-1982) played for the Yomiuri Giants from 1936-1942, as well as seven games in 1950. His Hall of Fame playing career was followed by an even greater tenure as a manager. He managed the Giants from 1950 to 1960, winning eight Central League pennants and four Japan Series.

Kisaku Yamakawa (1922-1981) played Japan Pro Baseball from 1940 to 1955.  His best years were spent with the Yomiuri Giants (1946-1951).  During that period he was the Giants’ starting third sacker.

Akiharu Tezuka (1921-2018) played with the Giants from 1949 to 1954, mostly as a utility infielder.  He finished out his pro career with the Taiyo Wales in 1955 and 1956.

Size:  4 3/8” x 2 7/8”

Condition:  Autographs—Yamakawa 8 out of 10, Mizuhara—5 to 6 out of 10, Tezuka—9 out of 10.  The card is Vg.