Ichiro Suzuki entered an exclusive club when he slashed a triple Sunday for his 3,000th career major-league hit. Naturally, the demand for Ichiro rookie cards in the United States spiked as a result of his hitting milestone. But the more discriminating collector can have a field day tracking down cards of Ichiro when he played for the Orix BlueWave in Japan’s Pacific … [Read more...]
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Potato Chips and Baseball Cards a Long Running Hit in Japan
It's hard to find a North American equivalent of CalBee. The Japanese snack maker wrapped its arms around baseball cards almost 40 years ago--and they're still inserting them into packs. Topps may have been around longer, but as a 'food issue', they stand alone. CalBee's "Professional Baseball Chips" sets have been a favorite of those who collect Japanese baseball … [Read more...]
