1965 Topps Rookie Stars #282 Masanori Murakami Dick Estelle Signed Auto Baseball Card PSA PSA/DNA
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Masanori Murakami is the first Japanese player to play for a Major League Baseball team. Sent over to the United States by the Nankai Hawks, Murakami saw success as a reliever for the San Francisco Giants, debuting at the age of 20 in 1964. In 1965, he struck out over one batter per inning pitched, posted an ERA under 4 and earned eight saves. Following this season, however, Murakami headed back to his original Japanese club due to contractual obligations, where his success continued for another 17 years.
Dick Estelle played for the San Francisco Giants from 1964-65 and finished his big league career with a 1-2 record, 3.23 ERA, and 29 strikeouts.
Offered is this 1965 Topps Rookie Stars #282 Masanori Murakami Dick Estelle Signed Auto Baseball Card that has been dual graded authentic by PSA & PSA/DNA
Item: 13608
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| Price: $295.00 | | |