Lot # 58: 1950 Uncatalogued Shigeru Chiba (HOF) Large Size Bromide Baseball Card

Category: Baseball Cards

Starting Bid: $40.00

Bids: 1 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Auction 65 Ended 3/18/2023",
which ran from 2/27/2023 5:00 PM to
3/18/2023 11:00 PM



We know that this card is a 3rd prize winner from the same unknown set as the Tetsuharu Kawakami card of the previous lot.

Shigeru Chiba, known as the "Formidable Buffalo," a member of the Yomiuri Giants from 1936 to 1958, was one of the greatest second basemen of all time. After his return from service in World War II, he was named to seven consecutive Best 9 teams. he was inducted into the Japan Baseball Hall of Fame in 1990. 

Blank back card

Size:  Approximately 3” x 4 1/2"

Condition:  Ex.  Contains a thin row of paper and glue residue on the blank back from having been issued as a 3rd prize winner card on a display sheet.  All examples of this card will exhibit similar residue.

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