Bessho was Japan's premier pitcher during the late 1940s and early 1950s. He twice won 30 or more games in a season, baffling hitters with a variety of off speed deliveries.
During his career, he won two MVP awards and two Sawamura (Japanese Cy Young) awards. His 310 victories combined with a lifetime ERA of only 2.18 puts him in the company of the world’s greatest all time pitchers.
This hardbound book is signed in Japanese with a black Sharpie type marker on the front page. There are more than 30 black and white photos inside the book. First Edition.
Size: 5 1/4" X 7 1/2". 270 pages. Hard cover with dust jacket
Condition: The autograph grades 10 out of 10. The book is Mint. The dust jacket is Near Mint.
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