Authentic Retro Baseball Happi Coat Featuring Hanshin Tigers Design and Kanemoto Tribute

Description

A rare Japanese NPB licensed Hanshin Tigers tomoaki Kanemoto happi coat – yukata. This item is perfect for the ultimate Hanshin Tigers fan or a great addition to your retro Hanshin Tigers collection.

Tomoaki Kanemoto is a former Japanese professional baseball outfielder and manager. In his career as a player, he spent 11 years with the Hiroshima Carp before moving to the Hanshin Tigers in 2003, where he spent another ten years.

He holds the world record for consecutive games played without missing an inning (1492, ending on April 18, 2010) and consecutive innings (13686, ending in the 9th inning on April 17).

The Hanshin Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan. They are a member of the Central League in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). The Tigers were founded in 1935 and play their home games at Koshien Stadium.

The Tigers’ fans are known for their unique cheering style, waving towels and chanting slogans. They are also known for their rowdy behavior, sometimes leading to violence. In 1985, a riot broke out at Koshien Stadium after the Tigers lost to the Yomiuri Giants in the Japan Series. The riot resulted in several injuries and arrests.

Several notable Japanese players from the Hanshin Tigers, such as Shintaro Fujinami, Kenji Johjima, Tsuyoshi Shinjo, Keichi Yabu, Kei Igawa, and Kyuji Fujikawa, have successfully transitioned to the Major League Baseball (MLB), leaving an indelible mark on both leagues.

Please understand that retro-new items might have slight imperfections due to long-term storage.

Size: Unisex Free (Fits Like USA Large)

Condition: Retro New

Color: White / Black Pin Stripes

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