This shikishi (traditional Japanese signing board) was autographed c.1976 by 10 of the top foreign (or "Gaijin") players who were plying their trade in Japan Pro Baseball at the time. The players include current Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel and current
Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson, plus Bernie Williams, Richie Scheinblum, Clarence Jones, Clyde Wright, Walt Williams, Gail Hopkins and Bobby Marcano (died of cancer at the age of 38). There is one signature that is unknown.
Size: 9 1/2" x 10 3/4"
Condition: The shikishi is Ex/Mt. The signatures grade 10 of 10.
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