Japanese Christian socialist, parliamentarian, and pacifist (1865–1949) who formed the Waseda University baseball team in 1901 and helped to introduce and popularize the sport in Japan. ALS in Japanese, one page, 7.5 x 8.75, 1936. Untranslated letter to fellow Japanese Baseball Hall of Famer Yasuhiro Itami. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original hand-addressed mailing envelope. Pre-certified by Japanese baseball expert Gary Engel. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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