Hideki Matsui went from the most storied baseball franchise in Japan (Tokyo Giants) to the most storied franchise in the U.S. (New York Yankees). His nickname is "Godzilla". Matsui is now playing for the Los Angeles Angels.
Here is the 2003 Upper Deck Baseball Hideki Matsui Star Rookie card. It has been graded by Beckett - BGS 9.5 Gem Mint.
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