Japanese Uniform - A long shot..

[andypcl]

I grabbed this for $25 bucks at an antique store in Colfax, Ca. I know it's a long shot but anybody have any ideas what the heck it represents? It's an adult size and label says "Kanebo Dynamic Sportswear." Looks and feels 50's-60's

I'll make the first joke: Probably not a real good base-stealing team.

Thanks,
Andy

[Rickyy]

Okay...I'm originally from japan so I'll give it a shot... I can tell you the Kanebo label represents Kanebo Ltd which is a company most famous for making women's cosmetics but also is involved in manufacturing clothing and food items. It's possible that it was made for a club team...possibly a company league for employees. Japanese baseball also have company sponsored teams that competes in leagues...but those are at a higher level and would have the actual company name on the log. Can't make out the character on the sleeve...is there anything else on the back side?

Ricky Y

[andypcl]

Hi Ricky,
Thanks for the input. Here's a few more pics...
-Andy

[Rickyy]

Hmmm...that's a last name on the sleeve "Yoshimatsu"...mystery deepens..typically Japanese teams have their team name first or last or logo written on the sleeve...

[Kawika]

[andypcl]

Hey Ricky thanks. If nothing else, I can make a note and keep it with the Jersey.
-A

[Rickyy]

Originally Posted by Kawika

Nice the play at the plate has a caption "see saw game." They remind me of the Japanese menko cards that I used to flip as kids... just like here...the ones who accumulated the most were the envy of the neighborhood!