1988 Topps

Lenn Sakata (#716)

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This backup infielder and long-time coach was only the second Japanese-American to play in MLB, paving the way for future greats. The extra "N" is for "Nice Glasses."

  • Card 716 on Beckett
  • SABR Bio by Rory Castello
  • Feature on Lenn in Japan Ball
  • ***CANDIDATE FOR BEST-LOOKING CARD OF THE 1980s***
    • 1981 Donruss Lenn Sakata
  • Tippy Martinez picks off three runners in one inning, Lenn catches
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