Japanese Catcher in 1932 Sanella Margarine Set?

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Posted By: Tom

I know that the only baseball player in this set other than Babe Ruth was the Japanese catcher from their 1932 Olympic team. I have two of these cards and would like to list one, but I can't find his name anywhere. Does anyone have any idea of this guy's name?
Thanking you in advance from a new member.....

[jazer95602]

BTY-The other baseball player in the Sanella Margrine book has not been proven yet but is almost positively thought of as Japanese Hall of Famer Jiro Kuji.

[25801wv]

Didn’t Babe Ruth catch in ‘32?

[Vintagedeputy]

Here’s a good read - https://prewarcards.com/2017/11/19/i...nd-astra-sets/

[jingram058]

Originally Posted by 25801wv

Didn’t Babe Ruth catch in ‘32?

"Even after joining the Yankees as the most feared slugger of all time, he still occasionally pitched. He made appearances on the mound in 1920, 1921, 1930 and 1933. In those six games, he was 5–0 with a 5.52 ERA and two complete games. He struck out just five while yielding 16 walks and 40 hits in 31 innings."

Don't know if he caught any games while with the Yankees, but he did pitch a few.

[doug.goodman]

Originally Posted by 25801wv

Didn’t Babe Ruth catch in ‘32?

According to Retrosheet, Ruth never caught during his career, he played all three outfield positions, first base, and of course he pitched.