Makoto Kozuru, known as Japan's Joe DiMaggio, played Japan Pro Baseball from 1942 to 1958 with the Dragons, Flyers, Stars, Robins and Carp. He may be Japan's most overlooked superstar. He is the holder of three all time single season records, all set in the same season. In 1950, he had 161 RBI, 143 runs scored and 376 total bases. Additionally, in 1950, he hit .355 with 51 homers. Naturally, he won the Central League MVP award that year, leading the Robins to the league pennant. And that .355 batting average was no fluke. Kozuru had batted .361 in 1949!

Kozuru is seen here wearing his 1949 Daiei Stars uniform. He has signed this card in blue fountain pen. The card is a second prize winner premium associated with an unknown bromide set.

Size: 4 5/8" x 6 5/8"

Condition: Autograph--6 to 7 out of 10. Card--The front appears Good. However, There is extra paper and glue residue on the back since the card was originally offered attached to a product display sheet by the manufacturer. Also, two Japanese characters were printed on the back at upper left by a previous owner.