While performing research for this lot, we were surprised to learn that, despite the fact that it is a 153 card set, we have never before offered a JGA 12 card of any player in the entire 35 year history of Prestige Collectibles! We are pleased that one of our first two offerings from this set features the greatest Japanese pitcher of all time, Masaichi Kaneda.

Elected to the Hall of Fame in 1988, Kaneda played from 1950 to 1969, mostly with the Kokutetsu Swallows as well as a few seasons with the Yomiuri Giants. Playing in 130 game seasons, Kaneda won a remarkable 400 games as a pitcher. His 4,490 strikeouts rank him second only to Nolan Ryan worldwide. His 944 games is a remarkable output for a starting pitcher. Kaneda was winner of the prestigious Sawamura Award (Japan Cy Young Award) each year from 1956 through 1958.

Size: 1 1/4" x 1 3/4"

Condition: Ex/Mt (o/c 80-20 left to right)