Pennant Race! Collecting and Translating 1974 Calbee Series 1 (Part 7)
Indulge me if you will in a moment of sartorial solicitude. Several NPB teams changed uniforms in 1974, maybe most distinctly the Whales, who went from pretty innocuous whites and grays to what I ’ ll call their “carrot duds.” I’m not sure who thought this green and orange headache was a good idea, but thankfully these lasted only four years. That’s in stark contrast to Tokyo’s “other team” who changed from the Atoms to the Swallows with a basic aesthetic that has lasted half a century and counting. The loss of the Atoms name is unfortunate in my opinion. Some of the uniforms from that relatively short-lived era featuring Osamu Tezuka’s famous character Astro Boy were absolute drip. #16 Shibata - Outfielder (Giants) Shibata is the Giants ’ veteran in the five-hole. As a switch hitter, his bat is particularly valuable. [ Baseball Museum ] Summer High School Baseball Tournament Record for Highest Batting Average by Team = Naruto High (32nd Tournament, ...