New Tokyo Yakult Swallows CREW Munetaka Murakami #55 2019 Jersey

Own an early chapter of Munetaka Murakami's remarkable rise with this Majestic 2019 Tokyo Yakult Swallows CREW MURAKAMI #55 jersey. Produced for the Swallows' official 2019 CREW membership campaign, this navy jersey features the club's distinctive red, white, and light-blue striping, the Swallows CREW sleeve crest, and full MURAKAMI / 55 personalization. It was not a routine retail jersey: the base uniform was a 2019 Swallows CREW membership commemorative item, and the player name-and-number edition was offered as a paid custom order through the fan club. That original members-only route makes a Murakami #55 example especially difficult to source today. The jersey captures Murakami before he became one of Japanese baseball's most celebrated power hitters. In 2022, he became the youngest Triple Crown winner in NPB history after hitting .318 with 56 home runs and 134 RBIs. His 56 homers remain the most in a single NPB season by a Japanese-born player, and he earned consecutive Central League MVP awards in 2021 and 2022. Murakami is now bringing that same power to MLB with the Chicago White Sox. During his 2026 rookie campaign, he became an American League All-Star and had hit 29 home runs as of August 18, 2026—adding a major-league dimension to an already historic Swallows collectible. A standout piece for Tokyo Yakult Swallows fans, Munetaka Murakami collectors, NPB memorabilia collectors, and followers of Japanese stars in Major League Baseball. Many renowned Japanese players, including Norichika Aoki, Munetaka Murakami, Akinori Iwamura, and Ryota Igarashi, previously represented the Tokyo Yakult Swallows before playing in MLB. Please understand that retro items may have slight imperfections from long-term storage. Condition: Retro New Color: Blue / Red Measurements: Size Chest Width Sleeve Length Shoulder Width Total Length XL 67cm 21cm 52cm 77cm