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Shigeru Chiba
Giants 1938-56

	This diminutive righthanded batter and thrower was recognized as a national baseball star as early as elementary school. TheMatsuyama High School graduate also starred at Koshien, the hallowed high school tournament in 1935. Chiba joined the Yomiuri Giants in 1938 and immediately became the starting second baseman, a position he held (except for the war years) until his retirement in 1958. His small stature (5';6", 140 lbs.) didn't prevent him from becoming a superstar. He was selected to seven consecutive "Best Nine" teams (1947-53) and was a five time all-star. He often faced touring U.S. All-Star teams during the early 1950s. Chiba managed the Kintetsu Buffaloes from 1959 -61. He was elected to the Japan Hall of Fame in 1980.
Late 1940's B&W Bromide Ex/mt condition $25 Click Here to Order	Text by Gary Engel of Prestige Collectibles	1948 Color Menko Vg/Ex condition $25 Click Here to Order

AB	H	HR	RBI	R	SB	AVE
5643	1605	96	691	981	155	.284

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