1946 (November)
Kyozo Sasaki, the founder of SSK, established a sporting goods shop in Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan.
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1950 (October)
The first SSK brand baseball uniform was manufactured in collaboration with an experienced sewing factory.
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1956 (March)
SSK devloped a revolutionary 3-D pattern for unifomrs. This concept allowed for extra room in the armhole thus maximizing movement for the player.
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1959
Singed Minoru Murayama, a right handed pitcher (Hanshin Tigers / Hall of Famer) as an advisory staff. This was the first time a Japanese Sporting Goods Company had made a contract with a professional player.
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1963 (November)
Sponsored "Asunaro Baseball Tournament" for under-privileged children. SSK pioneered this type of tournament in the industry.
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1967 (February)
Nickname of "One Point" wood bat was developed SSK logo in sweet spot of the bat.
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1968 (November)
After years of studying human technologies, the "SB Shoes" was developed.
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1975 (March)
Invented "All Point" aluminum bat, allowing hitters to make better visual contact with the ball.
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1975 (September)
Sasaki Industry Co., Ltd., 100% owned by SSK, was established in Takefu, Fukui Prefecture for manufacturing SSK Sportswear exclusively.
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1976
The SS Line shoes symbolizing "Faster, Higher & Robust" was developed. The distinguished line construction served to strengthen upper parts of shoe. The SSK trade mark was registered in USA, Germany, UK and France.
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1977 (May)
The "DUS Point Shoe" was developed. An ultra light (50% lighter than traditional shoes) yet extra-ordinary durable baseball shoe. This series was long time best seller with 100,000 pair annual sale for 15 years.
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1978 (October)
The epoch making "Dimple-processed baseball glove" was developed. A record in baseball gloves sales history for Japan was set when one million units of "G-ONE-D" Series were sold for three years.
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1979 (June)
For the first time, SSK signed Major League baseball players adding Tommy John and Ron Cey as advisory staff members.
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