International Baseball Postage Stamps (1970 to 1979)

Every 1970 through 1979 international postage stamp depicting baseball, including from Cuba, Korea, Colombia, Taiwan, Ras Al Khaima, Italy and more.

1970

Cuba

The 11th Central American and Caribbean Games took place in Panama City, Panama, from February 28 to March 13, 1970. Cuba delivered an exceptional performance, securing a total of 210 medals. This haul included 98 gold medals and a repeat gold medal victory in baseball, marking their second consecutive win in this event.

1970 Cuba – XI Juegos Centro Americanos y del Caribe
1970 Cuba – XI Juegos Centro Americanos y del Caribe
1970 Cuba – XI Juegos Centro Americanos y del Caribe First Day Cover
1970 Cuba – XI Juegos Centro Americanos y del Caribe First Day Cover

Korea (South)

The 1970 South Korean 51st National Athletic Meet, marking the 50th anniversary of the Korean Amateur Athletic Association, was commemorated with a 10 won postage stamp featuring baseball, designed by Chun, Heui Han, and issued on October 6, 1970. This stamp, one of three types released for the event, saw 2,000,000 copies printed. The meet, a diverse sports showcase including a historic first-time participation from North Korean province athletes, emphasized South Korea’s sporting spirit.

1970 Korea (South) – 51st National Athletic Meet
1970 Korea (South) – 51st National Athletic Meet
1970 Korea (South) – 51st National Athletic Meet Souvenir Sheet
1970 Korea (South) – 51st National Athletic Meet Souvenir Sheet
1970 Korea (South) – 51st National Athletic Meet First Day Cover
1970 Korea (South) – 51st National Athletic Meet First Day Cover
1970 Korea (South) – 51st National Athletic Meet Baseball Sheet
1970 Korea (South) – 51st National Athletic Meet Baseball Sheet

1971

Colombia

At the 1971 Pan American Games, held in Cali, Colombia from July 30 to August 13, the host nation achieved notable success by securing the bronze medal in baseball. The event featured participation from athletes across 32 countries.

1971 Colombia – VI Juegos Panamericanos, baseball single
1971 Colombia – VI Juegos Panamericanos, baseball single
1971 Colombia – VI Juegos Panamericanos, First Day Cover
1971 Colombia – VI Juegos Panamericanos, First Day Cover
1971 Colombia – VI Juegos Panamericanos SS
1971 Colombia – VI Juegos Panamericanos SS

Cuba

In the 1971 Pan American Games held in Cali, Colombia, Cuba’s baseball team won the gold medal. This event was part of a broader athletic success for Cuba, as they secured a total of 105 medals across various sports.

1971 Cuba – VI Juegos Panamericanos
1971 Cuba – VI Juegos Panamericanos
1971 Cuba – VI Juegos Panamericanos First Day Cover
1971 Cuba – VI Juegos Panamericanos First Day Cover

Cuba

In 1971, Cuba hosted the 19th Amateur World Baseball Championship in Havana and issued three commemorative baseball stamps for the event. The Cuban team won the title with an undefeated 9-0 record. This remarkable performance solidified Cuba’s position as a dominant force in international amateur baseball.

1971 Cuba – XIX Campeonato Mundial de Beisbol Aficionado, 3 centavos
1971 Cuba – XIX Campeonato Mundial de Beisbol Aficionado, 3 centavos
1971 Cuba – XIX Campeonato Mundial de Beisbol Aficionado, 1 peso
1971 Cuba – XIX Campeonato Mundial de Beisbol Aficionado, 1 peso
1971 Cuba – XIX Campeonato Mundial de Beisbol Aficionado First Day Cover
1971 Cuba – XIX Campeonato Mundial de Beisbol Aficionado First Day Cover
1971 Cuba – XIX Campeonato Mundiales de Beisbol Aficionado, 13 centavos
1971 Cuba – XIX Campeonato Mundiales de Beisbol Aficionado, 13 centavos
1971 Cuba – XIX Campeonato Mundiales de Beisbol Aficionado First Day Cover
1971 Cuba – XIX Campeonato Mundiales de Beisbol Aficionado First Day Cover

Samoa I Sisifo

In 1971, Samoa released a “Tourism” postage stamp series, uniquely featuring a cricket scene with a player swinging a baseball bat. This stamp not only promoted tourism but also reflected the sport’s popularity on the island. Symbolizing Kilikiti, Samoa’s national sport and a unique adaptation of cricket introduced in the 19th century, the stamp underscored cricket’s cultural and recreational significance in Samoan society.

1971 Somoa I Sisifo – Tourism (Cricket scene, but with baseball bat!)
1971 Somoa I Sisifo – Tourism (Cricket scene, but with baseball bat!)
1971 Somoa I Sisifo – Tourism First Day Cover
1971 Somoa I Sisifo – Tourism First Day Cover

Taiwan

To promote sports, a “Sports Postage Stamps” series was released on July 29, 1971, coinciding with the start of the Pacific Region Competition of the 1971 World Little League Series hosted in Taiwan. This collection, featuring three denominations, centers on baseball-themed designs. The designs draw inspiration from the uniforms and characteristics of the Golden Dragons, the 1969 Little League World Series champions.
1971 Taiwan – Little League Championship, $1
1971 Taiwan – Little League Championship, $1
1971 Taiwan – Little League Championship, $2.50
1971 Taiwan – Little League Championship, $2.50
1971 Taiwan – Little League Championship, $4
1971 Taiwan – Little League Championship, $4
1971 Taiwan – Little League Championship First Day Cover
1971 Taiwan – Little League Championship First Day Cover

Taiwan

The Taiwan Giants Little Leaguers from the Republic of China clinched the 25th Little League World Series Championship on August 28, 1971. To commemorate this victory, “Chungshan Building Postage Stamps” were overprinted with twelve Chinese characters, translating to “Commemorating the Little Leaguers of the Republic of China Winning the Little League World Series Championship,” along with an image of a pitcher. The overprints were in purple on the 1.00 stamp, and in deep red on the 2.50 and 3.00 stamps.

1971 Taiwan – Little League Victory in World LL Championship, $1
1971 Taiwan – Little League Victory in World LL Championship, $1
1971 Taiwan – Little League Victory in World LL Championship, $2.50
1971 Taiwan – Little League Victory in World LL Championship, $2.50
1971 Taiwan – Little League Victory in World LL Championship, $3
1971 Taiwan – Little League Victory in World LL Championship, $3
1971 Taiwan – Little League Victory in World LL Championship First Day Cover
1971 Taiwan – Little League Victory in World LL Championship First Day Cover

1972

Cuba

In 1972, Cuba issued two baseball-themed postage stamps with the same design, one red and one green, both featuring an umpire making a call. The first commemorates Cuba’s runner-up finish in that year’s 20th Amateur World Series in Nicaragua. The second celebrates the 11th edition of Cuba’s National Series of Amateur Baseball, where the “Azucareros” team triumphed as champions.

1972 Cuba – Campeones Mundiales de Beisbol Aficionado
1972 Cuba – Campeones Mundiales de Beisbol Aficionado
1972 Cuba – XI Serie Nacional de Beisbol Aficionado
1972 Cuba – XI Serie Nacional de Beisbol Aficionado
1972 Cuba – Campeones Mundiales de Beisbol Aficionado First Day Cover
1972 Cuba – Campeones Mundiales de Beisbol Aficionado First Day Cover
1972 Cuba – XI Serie Nacional de Beisbol Aficionado First Day Cover
1972 Cuba – XI Serie Nacional de Beisbol Aficionado First Day Cover

Manama

The 1972 Manama 3D baseball postage stamps are a rare and esteemed collection, valued for their innovative printing technique that creates a 3D effect when tilted—a method later used in the “Sportflics” baseball card series. Made in from a plastic-like material, the set comprises eight base stamps, each featuring either American or Japanese player pairs. Additionally, it includes two larger bonus stamps: one highlighting Babe Ruth with the Yankees’ Murders Row, and another featuring Japanese legends Sadaharu Oh and Yutaka Enatsu.

1972 Manama – 3D Stamp, Steve Carlton and Reggie Jackson
1972 Manama – 3D Stamp, Steve Carlton and Reggie Jackson
1972 Manama – 3D Stamp, Keiji Narita and Katsuya Nomura
1972 Manama – 3D Stamp, Keiji Narita and Katsuya Nomura
1972 Manama – 3D Stamp, Sam McDowell and Gerry Koosman
1972 Manama – 3D Stamp, Sam McDowell and Gerry Koosman
1972 Manama – 3D Stamp, Isao Harimoto and Minoru Murayama
1972 Manama – 3D Stamp, Isao Harimoto and Minoru Murayama
1972 Manama – 3D Stamp, Willie McCovey and Tom Seaver
1972 Manama – 3D Stamp, Willie McCovey and Tom Seaver
1972 Manama – 3D Stamp, Shigeo Nagashima and Kenichi Yazawa
1972 Manama – 3D Stamp, Shigeo Nagashima and Kenichi Yazawa
1972 Manama – 3D Stamp, Mike Cuellar and Bill Frechan
1972 Manama – 3D Stamp, Mike Cuellar and Bill Frechan
1972 Manama – 3D Stamp, Yutaka Enatsu and Sadaharu Oh
1972 Manama – 3D Stamp, Yutaka Enatsu and Sadaharu Oh
1972 Manama – Sadaharu Oh & Yutaka Enatsu in 3D
1972 Manama – Sadaharu Oh & Yutaka Enatsu in 3D
1972 Manama – Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig in 3D
1972 Manama – Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig in 3D
1972 Manama – 3D Stamps, First Day Issue
1972 Manama – 3D Stamps, First Day Issue

Ras Al Khaima

In 1972, Ras Al Khaimah, part of the United Arab Emirates, released a “Baseball Friendship USA-Japan” stamp series to celebrate baseball’s cross-cultural influence. These multicolored stamps showcase famous American and Japanese baseball players, symbolizing the sport’s unifying spirit. This series, with its varied Qatari dirham values, underscored the international reach of baseball and the connection between the USA and Japan.

1972 Rasa Al Khaima – Babe Ruth (USA) and Sadaharu Oh (Japan)
1972 Rasa Al Khaima – Babe Ruth (USA) and Sadaharu Oh (Japan)
1972 Rasa Al Khaima – Joe DiMaggio (USA) and Shigeo Nagashima (Japan)
1972 Rasa Al Khaima – Joe DiMaggio (USA) and Shigeo Nagashima (Japan)
1972 Rasa Al Khaima – Stan Musial (USA) and Masaichi Kaneda (Japan)
1972 Rasa Al Khaima – Stan Musial (USA) and Masaichi Kaneda (Japan)
1972 Rasa Al Khaima – Ted Williams (USA) and Minoru Murayama (Japan)
1972 Rasa Al Khaima – Ted Williams (USA) and Minoru Murayama (Japan)
1972 Rasa Al Khaima – Willie Mays (USA) and Futoshi Nakanishi (Japan)
1972 Rasa Al Khaima – Willie Mays (USA) and Futoshi Nakanishi (Japan)
1972 Rasa Al Khaima – Roy Campanella (USA) and Katsuya Nomura (Japan)
1972 Rasa Al Khaima – Roy Campanella (USA) and Katsuya Nomura (Japan)
1972 Rasa Al Khaima – Ty Cobb (USA) and Tetsuharu Kawakami (Japan)
1972 Rasa Al Khaima – Ty Cobb (USA) and Tetsuharu Kawakami (Japan)
1972 Rasa Al Khaima – Lou Gehrig (USA) and Eiji Sawamura (Japan)
1972 Rasa Al Khaima – Lou Gehrig (USA) and Eiji Sawamura (Japan)
1972 Rasa Al Khaima Baseball Stamps – First Day Cover
1972 Rasa Al Khaima Baseball Stamps – First Day Cover
1972 Ras Al Khaima – USA & Japan Baseball Friendship Souvenir Sheet
1972 Ras Al Khaima – USA & Japan Baseball Friendship Souvenir Sheet
1972 Ras Al Khaima Baseball Souvenir Sheet First Day Cover
1972 Ras Al Khaima Baseball Souvenir Sheet First Day Cover

Taiwan

In 1972, teams from the Republic of China won both senior and junior Little League World Series titles. The Meiho Senior Leaguers won in Gary, Indiana, on August 21, and the Taipei City Little Leaguers won in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on August 26. This marked the Republic of China’s first senior title and third overall World Title, with previous wins in 1969 and 1971. To celebrate, commemorative stamps featuring the “Dignity With Self-Reliance” design, an overprint of eighteen Chinese characters, the year 1972, and a pitcher’s image were issued on September 9, 1972, Sports Day.
1972 Taiwan – Taiwan's Victories in Senior and LL World Championships, $1
1972 Taiwan – Taiwan's Victories in Senior and LL World Championships, $1
1972 Taiwan – Taiwan's Victories in Senior and LL World Championships, $1.50
1972 Taiwan – Taiwan's Victories in Senior and LL World Championships, $1.50
1972 Taiwan – Taiwan's Victories in Senior and LL World Championships, $2
1972 Taiwan – Taiwan's Victories in Senior and LL World Championships, $2
1972 Taiwan – Taiwan's Victories in Senior and LL World Championships, $3
1972 Taiwan – Taiwan's Victories in Senior and LL World Championships, $3
1972 Taiwan – Taiwan's Victories in Senior and LL World Championships First Day Cover
1972 Taiwan – Taiwan's Victories in Senior and LL World Championships First Day Cover

1973

Italy

The inaugural Intercontinental Cup Baseball in Rome, Italy, was commemorated by a stamp series designed by P. Renzulli. This event, led by FIBS president Bruno Bedeck, responded to Latin America’s dominance in international baseball. It symbolized Italy’s deepening engagement with baseball, a journey that began with the first professional league game in 1948. Despite Italy’s modest 6th place finish, the tournament was a significant milestone in both Italian and international baseball, eventually leading to the merger of FEMA and FIBA in 1976, which further integrated international baseball competitions.

1973 Italy – 1st Coppa Intercontinentale Baseball, 90 lire
1973 Italy – 1st Coppa Intercontinentale Baseball, 90 lire
1973 Italy – 1st Coppa Intercontinentale Baseball, 25 lire
1973 Italy – 1st Coppa Intercontinentale Baseball, 25 lire
1973 Italy – 1st Coppa Intercontinentale Baseball First Day Cover
1973 Italy – 1st Coppa Intercontinentale Baseball First Day Cover

Nicaragua

The 1973 Amateur World Series, held in Managua, Nicaragua, from November 22 to December 5, was one of two concurrent Amateur World Series that year, resulting from a split in the international baseball community. The Nicaraguan series, organized by the Federación Mundial de Beisbol Amateur (FEMBA), vied with another series run by the Federación Internacional de Beisbol Aficionado (FIBA). Following reconciliation between these organizations, the Nicaraguan event was officially recorded as “Amateur World Series” in historical archives. Nicaragua finished as the runner-up in 1973, securing second place behind the United States.

1973 Nicaragua – XX Campeonato Mundial de Beisbol Aficionado, 15¢
1973 Nicaragua – XX Campeonato Mundial de Beisbol Aficionado, 15¢
1973 Nicaragua – XX Campeonato Mundial de Beisbol Aficionado, 20¢
1973 Nicaragua – XX Campeonato Mundial de Beisbol Aficionado, 20¢
1973 Nicaragua – XX Campeonato Mundial de Beisbol Aficionado, 40¢
1973 Nicaragua – XX Campeonato Mundial de Beisbol Aficionado, 40¢
1973 Nicaragua – XX Campeonato Mundial de Beisbol Aficionado, $10
1973 Nicaragua – XX Campeonato Mundial de Beisbol Aficionado, $10
1973 Nicaragua – XX Campeonato Mundial de Beisbol Aficionado Souvenir Sheet
1973 Nicaragua – XX Campeonato Mundial de Beisbol Aficionado Souvenir Sheet

Panama

The 7th Annual Bolivarian Games, held in Panama City from February 17 to March 3, 1973, featured approximately 1,200 athletes from five countries competing in 16 sports. As the host nation, Panama saw its games inaugurated by President Demetrio Basilio Lakas, with the torch lighting by renowned athlete Faustino López. Baseball, reflecting Panama’s deep-rooted passion for the sport, was a highlight. Panama secured the bronze medal, trailing behind Venezuela’s silver and Colombia’s gold.
1973 Panama – VII Juegos Deportivos Bolivarianos
1973 Panama – VII Juegos Deportivos Bolivarianos
1973 Panama – VII Juegos Deportivos Bolivarianos First Day Cover
1973 Panama – VII Juegos Deportivos Bolivarianos First Day Cover

Taiwan

The Hua Hsing Senior Baseball Team and the Giant Little Baseball Team each triumphed in their respective World Series championships. To celebrate these victories, a special set of commemorative stamps was released. This collection features two vertical stamps with parallel designs, each showcasing the emblem of the Little League World Series. Eighteen Chinese characters dominate the top of the central design: “中華青少年及少年雙獲世界冠軍紀念,” translating to “Commemorating the Twin Championships of the Little League World Series by the Republic of China Teams.”

1973 Taiwan – Victories in Twin Championship, $1
1973 Taiwan – Victories in Twin Championship, $1
1973 Taiwan – Victories in Twin Championship, $4
1973 Taiwan – Victories in Twin Championship, $4
1973 Taiwan – Victories in Twin Championship First Day Cover
1973 Taiwan – Victories in Twin Championship First Day Cover

1974

Cuba

In the 1974 Central American and Caribbean Games, Cuba’s baseball team finished with a 9-1 record, securing the gold medal. To honor this victory, Cuba issued a commemorative stamp for the series. Additionally, Cuba released a “History of Baseball” set consisting of five stamps, each showcasing a different aspect of the nation’s baseball heritage, from its early days to modern accomplishments. These stamps and the event itself serve to highlight Cuba’s deeply ingrained and widely celebrated baseball legacy.

1974 Cuba – XII Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe
1974 Cuba – XII Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe
1974 Cuba – XII Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe First Day Cover
1974 Cuba – XII Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe First Day Cover
1974 Cuba – History of Baseball, Indians Playing Baseball
1974 Cuba – History of Baseball, Indians Playing Baseball
1974 Cuba – History of Baseball, First Official Game
1974 Cuba – History of Baseball, First Official Game
1974 Cuba – History of Baseball, Emilio Sabourin with Cuba's First Pro League
1974 Cuba – History of Baseball, Emilio Sabourin with Cuba's First Pro League
1974 Cuba – History of Baseball, Current Players
1974 Cuba – History of Baseball, Current Players
1974 Cuba – History of Baseball, Terreno Moderno
1974 Cuba – History of Baseball, Terreno Moderno
1974 Cuba – History of Baseball First Day Covers
1974 Cuba – History of Baseball First Day Covers

Equatorial Guinea

The 1974 Equatorial Guinea postage stamp, commemorating the 75th Anniversary of F.C. Barcelona, a prominent soccer club, pays homage to several sports. Graphics representing hockey, basketball, football, and baseball are featured on the soccer ball.
1974 Equatorial Guinea – 75 Aniversario F.C. Barcelona (with baseball bat graphic)
1974 Equatorial Guinea – 75 Aniversario F.C. Barcelona (with baseball bat graphic)
1974 Equatorial Guinea – 75 Aniversario F.C. Barcelona Stamp Sheet
1974 Equatorial Guinea – 75 Aniversario F.C. Barcelona Stamp Sheet

Mexico

In 1974, Mexico issued a commemorative stamp to mark the 50th anniversary of the Liga Mexicana de Beisbol (LMB), featuring a design with a catcher’s mask, bat, and mitt. The LMB, established in 1925 as the country’s oldest professional baseball league, had expanded from about six teams to ten by 1970, dividing geographically for the first time. By its golden jubilee in 1974, the league was a prominent part of Mexican sports culture.
1974 Mexico – 50th Aniversario Liga Mexicana de Beisbol
1974 Mexico – 50th Aniversario Liga Mexicana de Beisbol
1974 Mexico – 50th Aniversario Liga Mexicana de Beisbol First Day Cover
1974 Mexico – 50th Aniversario Liga Mexicana de Beisbol First Day Cover

Taiwan

The three baseball teams of the Republic of China-the all-stars Big League team, Mei Ho Senior League team, and Li Teh Little League team-won a triple championship in the 1974 Little League World Series. A set of stamps was issued to mark the event.
1974 Taiwan – Triple Chinese Victories, $1
1974 Taiwan – Triple Chinese Victories, $1
1974 Taiwan – Triple Chinese Victories, $8
1974 Taiwan – Triple Chinese Victories, $8
1974 Taiwan – Triple Chinese Victories First Day Cover
1974 Taiwan – Triple Chinese Victories First Day Cover

1975

Cuba

In 1975, Cuba released a commemorative stamp series for the 7th Annual Pan American Games, which included one honoring baseball. This stamp, issued on September 20, 1975, has a face value of 1 Cuban centavo. During the Games in Mexico City, Cuba’s baseball team, the defending champions from 1971, successfully retained their title, clinching the gold medal once again.
1975 Cuba – VII Juegos Panamericanos
1975 Cuba – VII Juegos Panamericanos
1975 Cuba – VII Juegos Panamericanos First Day Cover
1975 Cuba – VII Juegos Panamericanos First Day Cover

Dominican Republic

In 1975, the Dominican Republic issued a stamp featuring a baseball player to commemorate its participation in the 7th Pan American Games held in Mexico City. Though the nation did not win a medal, it finished with a respectable 5-3 record, and the stamp showcased this achievement.

1975 Dominican Republic – VII Juegos Deportivos Panamericanos
1975 Dominican Republic – VII Juegos Deportivos Panamericanos
1975 Dominican Republic – VII Juegos Deportivos Panamericanos First Day Cover
1975 Dominican Republic – VII Juegos Deportivos Panamericanos First Day Cover

1976

Olympic Stadium in Montreal, Canada, was constructed as the main venue for the 1976 Summer Olympics. After the Olympics, the stadium transitioned to hosting baseball and football games and became the home of the Montreal Expos from 1977 until 2004. The first baseball game at Olympic Stadium was held on April 15, 1977. Many countries featured Olympic Stadium on postage stamps to commemorate the games held there. Only a few are shown, as the stadium wasn’t used for baseball until after the Games.

Canada

1976 Canada – Canadian Olympic Commemorative Special Gold Series, Stadium Olympique
1976 Canada – Canadian Olympic Commemorative Special Gold Series, Stadium Olympique

Guinea

1976 Guinea – Stadium Olympique, Pole Vault (3 pesos)
1976 Guinea – Stadium Olympique, Pole Vault (3 pesos)

Guinea

1976 Guinea – Stadium Olympique, Pole Vault SS (3 pesos)
1976 Guinea – Stadium Olympique, Pole Vault SS (3 pesos)

Guinea

1976 Guinea – Stadium Olympique, Track (20 pesos)
1976 Guinea – Stadium Olympique, Track (20 pesos)

Guinea

1976 Guinea – Stadium Olympique, Track SS (20 pesos)
1976 Guinea – Stadium Olympique, Track SS (20 pesos)

Guinea

1976 Guinea – Stadium Olympique, Cycling SS (50 pesos)
1976 Guinea – Stadium Olympique, Cycling SS (50 pesos)

1977

Colombia

In 1977, Colombia issued a postage stamp sheet promoting the upcoming 13th Central American and Caribbean Games. This sheet featured pictograms along the outer edges, representing various sports included in the Games, such as a baseball bat and a softball glove. The Games were held the following year, in 1978, in Medellín, Colombia. In baseball, Cuba secured the gold medal, while Colombia, the host nation, finished with a 3-9 record.

1977 Colombia – XIII Juegos Deportivos Centroamericano y del Caribe (baseball bat)
1977 Colombia – XIII Juegos Deportivos Centroamericano y del Caribe (baseball bat)
1977 Colombia – XIII Juegos Deportivos Centroamericano y del Caribe (softball glove)
1977 Colombia – XIII Juegos Deportivos Centroamericano y del Caribe (softball glove)
1977 Colombia – XIII Juegos Deportivos Centroamericano y del Caribe First Day Cover
1977 Colombia – XIII Juegos Deportivos Centroamericano y del Caribe First Day Cover
1977 Colombia – XIII Juegos Deportivos Centroamericano y del Caribe Sheet
1977 Colombia – XIII Juegos Deportivos Centroamericano y del Caribe Sheet

El Salvador

The 2nd Central American Games, held in San Salvador, El Salvador from November 25 to December 4, 1977, featured athletes from five countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Panama. Among the total of 18 different sports, softball and baseball were included. To commemorate the event, El Salvador issued a series of postage stamps on November 16, 1977.

1977 El Salvador – II Juegos Deportivos Centroamericanos, softball
1977 El Salvador – II Juegos Deportivos Centroamericanos, softball
1977 El Salvador – II Juegos Deportivos Centroamericanos, baseball
1977 El Salvador – II Juegos Deportivos Centroamericanos, baseball
1977 El Salvador – II Juegos Centro Americanos Souvenir Sheet (baseball featured)
1977 El Salvador – II Juegos Centro Americanos Souvenir Sheet (baseball featured)

Indonesia

The 9th National Sports Week in Indonesia, held in Jakarta from July 23 to August 3, 1977, and inaugurated by President Soeharto, was commemorated with the release of a series of multicolored postage stamps on June 22, 1977. Part of the “National Sports Week” series, these stamps featured pictograms of 8 different sports each, with baseball notably appearing on the 50 rupiah issue.

1977 Indonesia –9th National Sports Week (baseball featured)
1977 Indonesia –9th National Sports Week (baseball featured)

Taiwan

In 1977, three baseball teams from the Republic of China – the All-star Big League, Hau Hsing Senior League, and Li Teh Little League teams – achieved a triple championship in the Little League World Series. To commemorate this achievement, a special stamp issue was released on September 9, 1977. These stamps, based on the “3rd Print of Nine Major Construction Projects Postage Stamps,” were overprinted with Chinese characters translating to “Commemorating the Second Winning of Triple Championships of the Little League World Series by the Republic of China Teams” and the year “1977.”
1977 Taiwan – Triple Victory in Little League Championships, $2
1977 Taiwan – Triple Victory in Little League Championships, $2
1977 Taiwan – Triple Victory in Little League Championships, $8
1977 Taiwan – Triple Victory in Little League Championships, $8
1977 Taiwan – Triple Victory in Little League Championships First Day Cover
1977 Taiwan – Triple Victory in Little League Championships First Day Cover

1978

Colombia

The 1978 Central American and Caribbean Games, held in Medellín, Colombia, from July 6 to July 22, featured 2,605 athletes from nineteen nations competing in 21 different sports. In these games, Cuba won gold in baseball, while Colombia did not medal. During the same period, the 12th National Philatelic Exhibition was also held in Medellín, highlighting the art of stamp and postal stamp collecting. This exhibition included a special sheet with a baseball-themed stamp, commemorating the games.

1978 Colombia – XII Juegos Deportivos Centro Americanos y del Caribe
1978 Colombia – XII Juegos Deportivos Centro Americanos y del Caribe
1978 Colombia – XII Juegos Deportivos Centro Americanos y del Caribe First Day Cover
1978 Colombia – XII Juegos Deportivos Centro Americanos y del Caribe First Day Cover
1978 Colombia – XII Juegos Deportivos Centro Americanos y del Caribe Sheet
1978 Colombia – XII Juegos Deportivos Centro Americanos y del Caribe Sheet

Dominican Republic

The 1978 Central American and Caribbean Games took place in Medellín, Colombia, from July 6 to July 22. In baseball, Cuba won the gold while the Dominican Republic went 5-7 and did not medal. To commemorate their participation, the Dominican Republic issued a stamp with a face value of 7 Dominican centavos.

1978 Dominican Republic – XIII Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe
1978 Dominican Republic – XIII Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe
1978 Dominican Republic – XIII Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe First Day Cover
1978 Dominican Republic – XIII Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe First Day Cover

El Salvador

In 1978, El Salvador hosted the 4th Women’s Softball World Championship, where they finished 10th. This event saw the United States claim the championship. To commemorate the event, El Salvador issued a series of multicolored stamps on October 17, 1978.

1978 El Salvador – IV Campeonato Mundial de Softbol Feminino – 25¢
1978 El Salvador – IV Campeonato Mundial de Softbol Feminino – 25¢
1978 El Salvador – IV Campeonato Mundial de Softbol Feminino – ₡1
1978 El Salvador – IV Campeonato Mundial de Softbol Feminino – ₡1
1978 El Salvador – IV Campeonato Mundial de Softbol Feminino First Day Cover
1978 El Salvador – IV Campeonato Mundial de Softbol Feminino First Day Cover

Italy

The 15th Baseball World Championship was hosted in Italy from August 25 to September 6. The host country finished with a 5-5 record and secured 6th place. This prestigious tournament was hosted in the Italian cities of Bologna, Parma, and Rimini.

1978 Italy – XXV Mondiale Baseball Pre-Paid Cover
1978 Italy – XXV Mondiale Baseball Pre-Paid Cover

Japan

A 20 yen postage stamp, depicting baseball with Mt. Yarigatake as a backdrop, was issued for the 33rd National Athletic Meeting held in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, from October 15-20, 1978. This annual event, promoting sportsmanship since 1946, encompassed various sports and was centered in Matsumoto City.

1978 Japan – 33rd National Athletic Meeting
1978 Japan – 33rd National Athletic Meeting
1978 Japan – 33rd National Athletic Meeting First Day Cover

Netherlands Antiles

Issued on March 31, 1978, the Netherlands Antilles “Sports” series of stamps, featuring Water Skiing, Sailing, Soccer, and Baseball, reflects the nation’s wide-ranging sports interests. The baseball stamp, valued at 40+18 cents, combines a basic 40 cent rate with an 18 cent surcharge to aid sports-related charities. It displays a crest symbolizing Willemstad, Curaçao, an integral part of the Netherlands Antilles sports culture, with the island’s silhouette set between the letters “W” and “C.”

1978 Netherlands Antilles – Sports
1978 Netherlands Antilles – Sports
1978 Netherlands Antilles – Sports First Day Cover
1978 Netherlands Antilles – Sports First Day Cover

San Marino

The 1978 San Marino postage stamp, issued on May 30, commemorates the 25th Baseball World Cup and features a batter in front of a diamond. Available in two denominations, 90 ₤ and 120 ₤ Sammarinese lira, it symbolizes San Marino’s participation in international sports despite not being a prominent figure in baseball. The stamp reflects the global scale of the 1978 World Cup, hosted by Italy, which saw teams from Cuba, the U.S., South Korea, and Japan, among others.

1978 San Marino – 25th Baseball World Cup, 90 Lire
1978 San Marino – 25th Baseball World Cup, 90 Lire
1978 San Marino – 25th Baseball World Cup, 120 Lire
1978 San Marino – 25th Baseball World Cup, 120 Lire
1978 San Marino – 25th Baseball World Cup First Day Cover
1978 San Marino – 25th Baseball World Cup First Day Cover

Taiwan

In 1978, the Republic of China’s three baseball teams – the all-stars Big League, Jung Kung Senior League, and Ping Kuang Little League – achieved a triple championship at the Little League World Series. To mark this event, a commemorative stamp set was issued on Sports Day, September 9, 1978. These stamps, originally from the “Additional Print of 3rd Print of Nine Major Construction Projects Postage Stamps,” were overprinted in red with Chinese characters signifying “Commemorating the Third Winning of Triple Championships of the Little League World Series by the Republic of China Teams” and the year “1978.”
1978 Taiwan – Triple Victory in Little League Championships, $4
1978 Taiwan – Triple Victory in Little League Championships, $4
1978 Taiwan – Triple Victory in Little League Championships, $6
1978 Taiwan – Triple Victory in Little League Championships, $6
1978 Taiwan – Triple Victory in Little League Championships First Day Cover
1978 Taiwan – Triple Victory in Little League Championships First Day Cover

1979

Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic issued a commemorative baseball stamp on June 20, 1979, for the 8th Pan American Games. During the Games, held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from July 2 to 12, the Dominican Republic went 7-1 and earned the silver medal, while Cuba secured the gold.

1979 Dominican Republic – VII Juegos Panamericanos
1979 Dominican Republic – VII Juegos Panamericanos
1979 Dominican Republic – VII Juegos Panamericanos First Day Cover
1979 Dominican Republic – VII Juegos Panamericanos First Day Cover

Grenada

In 1979, Grenada celebrated the International Year of the Child with the release of a special postage stamp series. The baseball stamp in this series was issued on April 23. Designed by John Waddington Studios, it carries a face value of 22 East Caribbean cents, vividly capturing the energy and enthusiasm of youth sports.

Another notable stamp from this series, issued on November 2, 1979, showcases an iconic Disney character: Mickey Mouse, pitching in a Mouseketeer League game. This creative design, courtesy of Walt Disney Productions, has a face value of ½ East Caribbean cent. It’s part of a larger collection that includes various sports scenes, with Mickey engaging in activities like cricket and soccer, and other beloved Disney figures such as Donald Duck and Goofy participating in different sports.

1979 Grenada – International Year of the Child
1979 Grenada – International Year of the Child
1979 Grenada – Sports, Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse
1979 Grenada – Sports, Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse
1979 Grenada – International Year of the Child First Day Cover
1979 Grenada – International Year of the Child First Day Cover
1979 Grenada – Sports, Walt Disney's First Day Cover
1979 Grenada – Sports, Walt Disney's First Day Cover

Japan

The 1979 Japanese stamp, issued on July 27, celebrates the 50th National Inter-City Amateur Baseball Tournament. This tourney, pivotal in promoting grassroots baseball in Japan, saw Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Hiroshima defeat Tokyo’s Kumagai Gumi. Known as the “Summer All-star,” the event annually awards the “Black Lion Flag” to the winner.

1979 Japan – 50th Intercity Baseball Championship
1979 Japan – 50th Intercity Baseball Championship
1979 Japan – 50th Intercity Baseball Championship First Day Cover
1979 Japan – 50th Intercity Baseball Championship First Day Cover

Liberia

In 1979, Liberia issued a commemorative series of 50 stamps showcasing the famous annual Boy Scout calendar paintings by Norman Rockwell, including “To Keep Myself Physically Strong” valued at 15 Liberian cents. Released on September 1, this series honored Rockwell’s iconic scouting artwork. Each stamp was affixed to an official government First Day Cover, with a production of 20,000 sets.
1979 Liberia – Norman Rockwell Boy Scouts - Kid with Baseball Glove in Back Pocket
1979 Liberia – Norman Rockwell Boy Scouts - Kid with Baseball Glove in Back Pocket
1979 Liberia – Norman Rockwell Boy Scouts - First Day Cover
1979 Liberia – Norman Rockwell Boy Scouts - First Day Cover

Mexico

In 1979, Mexico City hosted the first-ever Latin American edition of the World University Games, organized by the International University Sports Federation (FISU). To commemorate this occasion, Mexico released a series of stamps issued on June 15, 1979, two of which feature several sports balls, including a baseball.

1979 Mexico – Universiada (baseball shown), 0.80 Pesos
1979 Mexico – Universiada (baseball shown), 0.80 Pesos
1979 Mexico – Universiada (baseball shown), 1.60 Pesos
1979 Mexico – Universiada (baseball shown), 1.60 Pesos
1979 Mexico – University Games First Day Cover
1979 Mexico – University Games First Day Cover

Nicaragua

The 1979 Nicaraguan postage stamp commemorated the International Year of the Child, a global initiative promoting children’s rights and well-being, and featured imagery related to children’s welfare, education, and sports – and in this instance, baseball.

1979 Nicaragua – International Year of the Child
1979 Nicaragua – International Year of the Child
1979 Nicaragua – International Year of the Child First Day Cover
1979 Nicaragua – International Year of the Child First Day Cover
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