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Sports leagues were important institutions for Japanese Americans growing up on the West Coast. Both boys and girls played basketball, baseball and other sports. The traditional Japanese martial arts of judo and kendo were practiced as well. Baseball became the primary sport for young Japanese Americans who were often prohibited from playing in the white leagues. The highly competitive games in the all-Japanese American leagues built pride and a sense of community.

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Mountain climbing (ddr-densho-26-108)
img Mountain climbing (ddr-densho-26-108)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-26-108/
Lotus basketball team (ddr-densho-38-27)
img Lotus basketball team (ddr-densho-38-27)
This basketball team was affiliated with the Seattle Buddhist Temple. Front, left to right: Kats Nakayama, Kats Iwamura, Hachiro Matsuzari, Art Suzuki, and unidentified. Back left to right: Yoshito Fujii (manager), Nobie Saito, unidentified, and Jiro Sakano.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-38-27/
Little League baseball team (ddr-densho-114-10)
img Little League baseball team (ddr-densho-114-10)
Little League All-Star Team.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-10/
National basketball tournament (ddr-densho-114-9)
img National basketball tournament (ddr-densho-114-9)
In the late 1940s, Seattle hosted the National Oriental Basketball Tournament with teams competing from Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii, Illinois and Vancouver, BC. Games like this one were played at the Seattle University Gymnasium.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-9/
Downhill ski competition (ddr-densho-321-340)
img Downhill ski competition (ddr-densho-321-340)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-321-340/
Slalom skiing (ddr-densho-321-336)
img Slalom skiing (ddr-densho-321-336)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-321-336/
Men with skis standing outside a house (ddr-densho-321-345)
img Men with skis standing outside a house (ddr-densho-321-345)
Caption in album: "Ladd Air Force Base."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-321-345/
Preparing for a ski trip (ddr-densho-321-312)
img Preparing for a ski trip (ddr-densho-321-312)
Caption in album: "Fairbanks Alaska."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-321-312/
Downhill ski competition (ddr-densho-321-338)
img Downhill ski competition (ddr-densho-321-338)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-321-338/
Two men shoveling ice and snow off a car (ddr-densho-321-347)
img Two men shoveling ice and snow off a car (ddr-densho-321-347)
Caption in album: "Ladd Air Force Base."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-321-347/
Skiers stand on hillside (ddr-densho-321-339)
img Skiers stand on hillside (ddr-densho-321-339)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-321-339/
Two men preparing for a ski trip (ddr-densho-321-314)
img Two men preparing for a ski trip (ddr-densho-321-314)
Captioned: "Stan Sprague & Bill Allnutt"
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-321-314/
Slalom skiing (ddr-densho-321-337)
img Slalom skiing (ddr-densho-321-337)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-321-337/
Man with argyle socks standing near a car (ddr-densho-321-346)
img Man with argyle socks standing near a car (ddr-densho-321-346)
Caption in album: "Ladd Air Force Base."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-321-346/
Downhill ski competition (ddr-densho-321-341)
img Downhill ski competition (ddr-densho-321-341)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-321-341/
Preparing for a ski trip (ddr-densho-321-313)
img Preparing for a ski trip (ddr-densho-321-313)
Caption in album: "Fairbanks Alaska."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-321-313/
Preparing for a ski trip (ddr-densho-321-316)
img Preparing for a ski trip (ddr-densho-321-316)
Captioned: "Bill Allnutt in front of BOQ."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-321-316/
Man near a car with ski equipment (ddr-densho-321-344)
img Man near a car with ski equipment (ddr-densho-321-344)
Caption in album: "Ladd Air Force Base."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-321-344/
Sticker for the 18th Fighter Interceptor Squad Air Force (ddr-densho-321-323)
img Sticker for the 18th Fighter Interceptor Squad Air Force (ddr-densho-321-323)
"United States Air Force, 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-321-323/
Cars with skis on top (ddr-densho-321-310)
img Cars with skis on top (ddr-densho-321-310)
Caption in album: "Fairbanks Alaska."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-321-310/
Man preparing a camera for a ski trip (ddr-densho-321-311)
img Man preparing a camera for a ski trip (ddr-densho-321-311)
Caption on front: "Phil McCaw." Caption in album: "Fairbanks Alaska."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-321-311/
The Worldwide Guild and the Sparklers with the cup (ddr-densho-353-392)
img The Worldwide Guild and the Sparklers with the cup (ddr-densho-353-392)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353-392/
Sports trophies (ddr-densho-328-578)
img Sports trophies (ddr-densho-328-578)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-328-578/
Photo album (ddr-densho-326-371)
img Photo album (ddr-densho-326-371)
Photos of Matsu Sakagami, friends and baseball teammates travelling in Washington, Oregon and California, Buddhist Community events.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-326-371/
Photo Album (ddr-densho-326-72)
img Photo Album (ddr-densho-326-72)
Photos of Matsu Sakagami and baseball team on trip to Japan, sailing from Vancouver. Including photos of family members in Japan and photos taken aboard ship.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-326-72/
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