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American Tours of Japan 1970-88

1978 Cincinnati Reds
In one of the most populartours since the 1950s, the Big Red machine traveled to Japan in 1978 and played 14-2-1 against Japanese All-Stars and the Giants.


November 17, 1978 Shukan Baseball with Johnny Bench on cover
Reds tour coverage with pictures (including Rose) inside
EX Condition
$75
November 20, 1978 Shukan Baseball with Pete Rose cover
Color add with Rose, Morgan & Foster on back cover
Reds tour coverage with pictures inside
EX Condition
$100

1981 Kansas City Royals
The 1980 AL Champions led by George Brett won 9, lost 7 and tied 1 - evidence that the Japanese leagues were getting stronger

November 16, 1981 issue of Shukan Baseball with George Brett cover
Royals tour picture and coverage inside
EX- Condition (minor scuff near spine)
$35

1984 Baltimore Orioles
The Orioles with a young Cal Ripken Jr. and Eddie Murray were 8-5-1 against their Japanese hosts

November 12, 1984 issue of Shukan Baseball Oriloes Tour (Joe Altobelli cover)
Great color Cal Ripken Jr. pictures inside
as well as a 2-page Orioles team picture with Japanese captions
Ex Condition
$45
 

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