This is a seldom seen Jintan gum card of Havana native Chico Barbon. As a 22-year-old, Barbon left his native land in 1955 to join the Hankyu Braves. He ultimately played 11 seasons in Japan. After his playing career ended, rather than returning to Castro's Cuba, Barbon remained in Japan where, even today, he is a prominent member of the Japanese baseball scene.
Size: 3/4" x 2 3/4"
Condition: Ex/Mt
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