These B&W printed photo Baseball Bromide Cards were made in 1955,
the only year when
Arakawa played with the
Mainichi Orions.
This exact set is Uncatalogued in the Japanese Baseball Card Catalog,
but is similar in caption design and style to the 1954 JBR178 group.
This is a printed photo not a real photograph, similar to a few sets in the 1955 Era.
These are fairly Rare overall, and would probably rank as R4 or R5,
meaning est. less than 10 of ea. card known, less than 5 of ea. card known.
Kaoru Betto 別当 薫
is in the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame
Betto was a player from 1948-1957, 1950 MVP
He was also a manager from 1952-1973
'The DUDE' in the movie 'The Big Lebowski' wore a Kaoru Betto shirt in movie.
sharp
light corner crease
collector grade.
1-3/4" by 2-5/8"