This Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame postcard signed by Hideki Matsui is a must-have for any New York Yankees or Yomiuri Giants fan or Japanese baseball memorabilia collector. These commemorative hall of fame plaque postcards are only available at the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Tokyo.
What sets this postcard apart is the authentic signature of Hideki Matsui, one of Japan’s greatest baseball players. Matsui’s signature is guaranteed to be authentic by the James Spence Authentication (JSA) Witnessed Protection Program. This means that a professional authenticator witnessed the actual signing of the postcard by Matsui, ensuring its legitimacy. The postcard comes with a Certification Number from JSA, which can be verified directly on the JSA website here.
During his career Nippon Professional Baseball, which concluded in 2002 when he departed for the New York Yankees, Hideki Matsui was undeniably the biggest star in Japan. As a member of Japan’s most beloved team, he was a force to be reckoned with at the plate. He earned three Central League MVP awards, secured three Japan Series titles, and was selected for nine consecutive All-Star games. He is one of the rare players who truly embodied his fitting nickname – “Godzilla.”