Mamoru Sugitaya was born in 1908 in Hawaii. After playing for Waseda U. in the Tokyo Big Six University League, he wa a member of the Japan All-Star Team that played against Babe Ruth and the U.S. All-Stars during their 1934 Tour of Japan. Sugitaya later played Japan Pro Baseball for the Eagles from 1937 until 1944, and also managed the team in his final season.

According to Japanese Baseball Cards Checklist & Price Guide, Vintage Edition 3.0, the JRM 41 set has a scarcity factor of R5, meaning that five or fewer copies of this card are known in the hobby. Blank back card.

Size: 2" in diameter

Condition: A horizontal crease at right center. Vg/Ex Off-centered left to right.