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The Osaka Tigers were a Japanese professional baseball team founded on December 10, 1935, playing their first season in 1936. In 1940, amid anti-foreign sentiment, the Tigers changed the name to the Hanshin Tigers, and in 1947 changed the name back to Osaka Tigers. The team name was once again changed back to Hanshin Tigers in 1961, and remains the team name to this day, making them the second-oldest professional club in Japan. The Tigers' home field has been Koshien Stadium since day one, a venue considered to be sacred ground not just fans of the Tigers, but for Japanese baseball fans everywhere.

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On August 31, midway through the 1937 fall season, Dai Tokyo changed its name to the Lion Baseball Club when it was acquired by Komajiro Tamura, with sponsorship by Lion Toothpaste. Late in the 1940 season, the Japan Baseball League outlawed English nicknames (due to rising tensions with the West). Owner Tamura refused to change the team's name, insisting that "Lion" is Japanese (In actuality, he wanted to honor the team's sponsorship contract with the Lion Corporation.)

Hiroshima Carps Baseball Franchise was established in 1950 in Hiroshima, Japan. © Buck Tee Design, all rights reserved.

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A Re-imagination of the Japanese Baseball Logo

Chunichi Dragons Baseball Franchise was established in 1936 in Nagoya, Japan. Buck T. Purkins

The team began as the Taiyo Fishing Company, an amateur team currently affiliated with the Maruha Corporation. The team name was changed to the Taiyō Whales (大洋ホエールズ, Taiyō Hoeeruzu) shortly after the start of the 1950 season. The Whales received several veteran players from the Yomiuri Giants to compensate for their lack of players, but ended up in the bottom half of the standings each year. In 1951, there was talk of merging with the Hiroshima Carp, which had experienced serious financial problems but the merging never occurred due to massive protests from Hiroshima citizens.

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Vintage Tokyo Giants from the 60s featuring slugger Sadaharu Oh and his autograph. Buck Tee Design

A re-imagination of the Japanese baseball team

Dive into the legacy of baseball greatness with our exclusive 'Ohtani 17' designs, paying homage to the incredible Shohei Ohtani. Celebrate the dynamic skill set of the 'Shotime' phenomenon—Japanese pitcher and designated hitter. From tees to gear, showcase your admiration for Ohtani's historic contributions to the game. Ready to embrace the spirit of a two-way baseball legend? Explore our collection now and bring 'Ohtani 17' into your wardrobe. Gear up with style and be part of the legacy—shop today and let your support for Shohei Ohtani shine bright on and off the field!

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The Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes (大阪近鉄バファローズ, Ōsaka Kintetsu Bafarōzu) were a Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) team based in Osaka, Japan, which was in the Pacific League. In 2005 the team was merged with the Orix BlueWave to become the team now known as the Orix Buffaloes. The team played in Fujiidera Stadium, and later in Osaka Dome. Although the team won four Pacific League championships, they lost all four Japan Series in which they played. The team's batting lineup was known as Itemae Dasen (いてまえ打線).

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A Re-imagination of the Japanese Baseball Logo

Korean Dodger's Baseball Design By NdasMet

An old school Japanese design

Design inspired by Japanese Family Crest

A re-imagination of the Japanese baseball team

A re-imagination of the Japanese baseball team

A re-imagination of the Japanese baseball team

A re-imagination of the Japanese baseball team

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Hanshin Tigers Baseball Franchise was established in 1935 in Nishinomiya, Japan. Buck T. Purkins Design

Baseball Design By NdasMet

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Kamon inspired by Japanese baseball.

A re-imagination of the Japanese baseball team

A re-imagination of the Japanese baseball team

The Shochiku Robins were a Japanese baseball team that played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). The franchise originated in the Japanese Baseball League (NPB's predecessor) and existed from 1936–1953, when it merged with the Taiyo Whales. Originally based in Tokyo, the club moved to Osaka in 1941.