History: Japan's second-largest city is home to one of its oldest professional baseball franchises. The Osaka Tigers* first took the field in 1936. Their park - Koshien Field is the oldest in Japan and  is considered sacred ground by players and fans.  There is also a statue of Babe Ruth outside the ballpark to commemorate the Bambino's 1934 visit to Osaka.  *the Osaka Tigers are now the Hanshin Tigers and assumed their current team name in 1961.

Jersey Details:

• Made in the USA


• Nippon Professional Baseball League


• Authentic reproduction of the jersey worn in 1950 by the Osaka Tigers


• Authentic gray wool baseball flannel


• Felt letters


• Tiger patch on sleeve


• Felt #1 on back

ABOUT EBBETS (manufacturer)

Ebbets Field Flannels continues to be run by its original founders, and remains committed to bringing the quality, beauty and craftsmanship of mid-Century American athletic garments to a 21st Century public. Focusing on non-major league history such as the Negro leagues and the pre-1958 Pacific Coast League gave the Company a unique twist, and brought relatively unknown baseball history to the public at large. 

STARS ON AND OFF THE FIELD
Our shirts have been in movies such as "42" the Jackie Robinson Story, as well as TV shows and plays, and have appeared on major league diamonds in numerous "Turn Back The Clock" games. One of our proudest moments was closing day of the old Yankee Stadium, when our hand-crafted uniforms adorned Yankee legends like Yogi Berra and Whitey Ford. Ebbets Field Flannels is the world leader in researching, sourcing and creating 100% authentic apparel.