Sadaharu Oh World Baseball Classic Autographed shoes

Date2006 March 02-20

DescriptionWhite high-gloss leather shoes with blue and red design on both the inner and outer sides. Center toe panels are gray with "S. Oh" and "2006.3.20" handwritten in Japanese in black ink. Shoes have three hook-and-loop fasteners instead of laces. Heels are silver with "OH 89" in black and red embroidery. Oversize navy tongues have a gold and red manufacturer logo in the center. Insoles are black with "Descente" in white lettering. Bottom soles are black, yellow and white rubber tread with "Michelin" in the center and "S.U.S" on the heel portions.

Bio/Historical NoteShoes worn by Team Japan's manager, Sadaharu Oh, during the 2006 World Baseball Classic. The 2006 World Baseball Classic was the inaugural international baseball tournament that included players from Major League Baseball. The competition was held from March 3rd to March 20th in stadiums in Japan, Puerto Rico, and the United States. The competition was won by Japan.

Object numberB-2006-0097

Subject Ō, Sadaharu, 1940-

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions4.25 x 5 x 13 in.

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