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Sankei Atoms Heavyweight Cotton Terry Full-Zip Hoodie
$128 USD
VINTAGE-STYLE ZIP HOODIE HONORING THE SANKEI ATOMS
History: From 1965 through 1968, this Central League club played as the Atoms, borrowing its name from Osamu Tezuka’s enormously popular manga character Astro Boy, known in Japan as Tetsuwan Atomu. The team became particularly memorable in 1967 when American slugger Dave Roberts joined the roster after a career in the U.S. minor leagues. Roberts quickly became one of Japan’s most productive hitters and earned a place on the 1969 Central League Best Nine. The franchise later became the Yakult Swallows, but the Atoms identity remains a beloved piece of Tokyo baseball history.
Inspired by ‘70s and ‘80s retro sweatshirts, this Sankei Atoms zip hoodie is cut from a heavyweight cotton terry and finished with a double-layer felt applique.