PLEASE NOTE THIS AUTOGRAPH IS SMEARED HOWEVER IT IS MY LAST CHICO BARBON SIGNATURE. This auction is for the following Roberto “Chico” Barbon (Deceased) (TOUGH AUTOGRAPH) RARE 2013 BBM Japanese Gaijin Card signed card. 

BIO: Roberto “Chico” Barbon (Deceased) born in Matanzas, Cuba. After a successful stint playing baseball in the Negro Leagues and in Canada in the early 1950s he then moved to Japan. There he signed with the Hankyu Braves to become the first Latin American star in Nippon Pro Baseball known to fans as "Chico" or Chico Barbon. Roberto stayed in Japan after his playing career ended, marrying a local woman and becoming an interpreter for Hankyu. He is said to be the longest continuously serving figure in Japanese baseball. In the 1960s he also briefly experimented with acting in films.

THIS IS AN AUTHENTIC HAND AUTOGRAPHED AUTHENTICATED CARD. I ONLY SELL AUTHENTIC HAND AUTOGRAPHED MEMORABILIA. Please view the scan to determine this cards condition. I do not sell reprints or facsimile autographs. When you bid on my items you will receive the real deal authentic hand autographed items. You will receive the same signed card that is pictured in the scan. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me. I combine S&H when multiple items are purchased. I ship items internationally the price for international S&H varies by country. I currently have other rare autographed military and historical signed items available. Please take a look at my other auctions of rare military and historical autographed items.