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Japanese Baseball Hall Of Fame
The is a museum which includes a library, reference rooms and . It first opened in 1959 next door to Korakuen Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. In 1988, the museum moved to a new site within the Tokyo Dome. The Hall of Fame and Museum was created as a means to contribute to the development of baseball in Japan through dedication of baseball greats—players, executives, and umpires—as Hall of Famers. In addition, the facility houses many memorable baseball materials including various kinds of baseball literature. Players inducted *Victor Starffin (1960) * Yutaka Ikeda (1962) * Haruyasu Nakajima (1963) * Tadashi Wakabayashi (1964) *Tetsuharu Kawakami (1965) * Tsunetaro Moriyama (1966) * Kazuto Tsuruoka (1969) *Shunichi Amachi (1970) * Nobuaki Nidegawa (1970) * Shuichi Ishimoto (1972) *Sadayoshi Fujimoto (1974) * Fumio Fujimura (1974) * Hideo Nakagami (1976) * Shigeru Mizuhara (1977) * Michio Nishizawa (1977) * Kenjiro Matsuki (1978) * Shinji Hamazaki (1978) *Takehiko Bessho (1979 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1959 In Sports
1959 in sports describes the year's events in world sport. American football * NFL Championship: the Baltimore Colts won 31–16 over the New York Giants at Baltimore's Memorial Stadium * August 14 – The American Football League is founded. Play would begin the following year. * Sugar Bowl (1958 season): ** The Louisiana State Tigers won 7–0 over the Clemson Tigers to win the AP and Coaches Poll national championships Association football Brazil * Taca Brasil, as predecessor for Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A, that first officially games held on August 23. Turkey * Turkish National League, as predecessor for Super Lig of Turkey, that first officially game held on February 21. Athletics * Pan American Games athletics held in Chicago with US sprinter Ray Norton winning three gold medals in the sprint events Baseball * March 3 – The San Francisco Giants officially name their new stadium Candlestick Park. * May 26 – In what many experts call the greatest pitching per ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nobuaki Nidegawa
Nobuaki (written: 信著, 信朗, 信明, 信昭, 信秋, 伸顕, 伸明, 伸彰, 修光 or 陳爾) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: *, Japanese Go player *, Japanese baseball player *, American Imperial Japanese Army personnel *, Japanese karateka *, Japanese drummer and actor *Nobuaki Katayama Nobuaki Katayama is a Japanese automotive engineer and former racing driver who was the chief engineer for the first generation Lexus IS, the Toyota Altezza in Japan, the first generation Lexus SC 400/ SC 300, and the 4th generation of the Toyot ..., Japanese automotive engineer *, Japanese billiards player *, Japanese trade unionist *, Japanese Go player *, Japanese diplomat *, Japanese manga artist *, Japanese anime director *, Japanese politician *, Japanese anime director *, Japanese ''daimyō'' * Yamadera Nobuaki, Japanese samurai *, Japanese footballer and manager {{given name Japanese masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokuji Iida
was a Japanese former Nippon Professional Baseball first baseman. He both batted and threw right-handed. Iida spent most of his 16-year career with the Nankai Hawks, where he won 5 Best Nine Awards, 4 Pacific League pennants, and a Pacific League MVP Award in 1955. He spent the remainder of his career with the Kokutestu Swallows, with his final season in 1963. He played 1,246 consecutive games until finally taking a rest day on May 24, 1958. Early life Iida was born in Yokohama and played baseball at Asano High School. He did not go to college. Playing career Nankai Hawks Iida began his professional career with the Nankai Hawks of the Japanese Baseball League in 1947. He found success relatively quickly, leading the team in hits in 1949, and winning 4 consecutive Best Nine Awards from 1950 through 1953. He led the league in RBIs in 1951. In 1955, he was both a Best Nine Award winner and a Pacific League MVP. He was also chosen as the leading hitter of the Japan Serie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shigeru Chiba (baseball)
was a Japanese baseball second baseman who played with the Tokyo Kyojin/Yomiuri Giants from 1938 to 1941, and again from 1946 to 1956. He later managed the Kintetsu Buffalo from 1959 to 1961, and was elected to the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame The is a museum which includes a library, reference rooms and . It first opened in 1959 next door to Korakuen Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. In 1988, the museum moved to a new site within the Tokyo Dome. The Hall of Fame and Museum was created as a ... in 1980. External links 1919 births 2002 deaths People from Saijō, Ehime Baseball people from Ehime Prefecture Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame inductees Japanese baseball players Managers of baseball teams in Japan Nippon Professional Baseball second basemen Nippon Professional Baseball third basemen Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes managers Yomiuri Giants players 20th-century Japanese people {{Japan-baseball-second-baseman-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Makoto Kozuru
Makoto Kozuru (Japanese:小鶴 誠, ''Kozuro Makoto'', December 17, 1922 — June 2, 2003) was a Japanese professional baseball player who played in both the Japanese Baseball League and Nippon Professional Baseball. He was the MVP of the Central League in 1950, and was inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in 1980. His nickname was "The Japanese DiMaggio." Kozuru played as an outfielder and infielder. He holds the Japanese baseball record for most RBIs in a single season with 161 in 1950. That same year he also hit 51 home runs, becoming the first Japanese player to break the 50-homer mark in a single season. Kozuru made his professional debut at age 19 with Nagoya-gun (the team that eventually became known as the Chunichi Dragons). After two years with the club, he spent 1944 and 1945 in the Japanese navy. Kozuru returned to his original team for the 1946 and 1947 seasons, and then spent one season each with the Kyuei Flyers and Daiei Stars in 1948 and 1949. He hit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroshi Ohshita
, also spelled Oshita, was a Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder who began his career after World War II. Known for his trademark blue bat, he hit a record 20 home runs in a season and was home run king and leading hitter three times for the Toei Flyers. Ohshita was also a heavy hitter with the Nishitetsu Lions of the Pacific League during the 1950s. Early life Ohshita was born in Sannomiya, Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture on December 15, 1922. His father died in war when he was a child; his family moved to Gaoshun, Taiwan, where he grew up. Ohshita graduated from Gaoshun Commercial High School, and was recruited by Tairiku Watanabe to attend Meiji University, a private university in Japan which was noted for its baseball program. Meiji University belongs to the Tokyo Big6 Baseball League, an intercollegiate league with five other schools: Waseda University, Keio University, Rikkyo University, Hosei University and the University of Tokyo; Ohshita played for the Meiji University ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takehiko Bessho
, born , was a Japanese baseball player whose professional career as a player lasted from 1942 until 1960. Bessho first achieved fame as a pitcher in Japanese professional baseball; later, he served as a Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) manager. Bessho spent his first five seasons in the Japanese Baseball League (the predecessor of NPB) with the Nankai franchise (1942–43, 1946–48) and his final 12 seasons with the Yomiuri Giants (1949–1960). He quickly established himself as a top pitcher and went on to earn two Sawamura Awards, the Japanese equivalent of the Cy Young Award, and six Best Nine Awards. In 1947, Bessho set the NPB record for most complete games in a single season (47). In addition, Bessho earned the NPB Most Valuable Player Award in 1952 and 1956. Bessho retired after the 1960 season with 310 wins, a 2.18 earned run average, and 1,932 strikeouts. After he retired from the sport as a player and a manager, Bessho became a sports broadcaster. In recognit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shinji Hamazaki
Shinji Hamazaki (浜崎 真二, 10 December 1901 – May 6, 1981) was a former Japanese baseball player and manager. Thought short in stature, Hamazaki was well known for his forceful personality.HAMAZAKI, Shinji," The Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum (Japan). Accessed April 6, 2015. He is a member of the . Hamazaki attended Hiroshima Shogyo High School and . Hamazaki was signed at age 45 by the |
Kenjiro Matsuki
was a Japanese baseball first baseman and manager. He played for the Osaka/Hanshin Tigers from 1936 until 1941, when he was drafted into World War II. He returned as a player-manager, a role he possessed in 1940 and 1941, for 1950 and 1951. He served as a non-playing manager of the Tigers from 1952 until 1954, the Daiei Stars/Unions for 1956 and 1957, and the Toei Flyers for 1969 and 1970. He was inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in 1978. Early life Matsuki was born on January 22, 1909 in Tsuruga, Fukui. He attended Meiji University and played baseball there. While on the university's team, he played against American universities. Playing career Prior to playing professionally, he played in industrial leagues. He also played on a team consisting of Japanese All-Stars in 1934, which played United States Major League Baseball All-Stars, including Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth. Matsuki played for the Osaka Tigers' first seasons. For the 1937 spring season, Matsuki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michio Nishizawa
was a prominent Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball player who excelled as both a pitcher and a position player. Playing with the Chunichi Dragons franchise for most of his career, Nishizawa became one of Japan's most beloved athletes. His number 15 jersey is one of only two retired by the team. Biography Nishizawa debuted with Nagoya at the age of 15 in 1936, the youngest player ever in the history of pro Yakyu. He achieved early fame as a pitcher, developing into a twenty-game winner by 1939. His most memorable pitching feats occurred in 1942. On May 24 of that year, Nishizawa pitched a remarkable twenty-eight complete innings, totalling 311 pitches in a 4-4 tie against the Taiyō Baseball Club at Korakuen Stadium. Later that year, he tossed his first and only no-hitter, accomplishing the feat against the Hankyu Baseball Club. Despite a career earned run average of 2.23, the heavy workload combined with injuries sustained during two years of service in World War II forc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shigeru Mizuhara
is a former professional baseball infielder and manager in Japan's Japanese Baseball League (JBL) and Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). As a player his team won nine JBL championships; as a manager his teams won five Japan Series championships. Mizuhara was a star third baseman for Keio University.Whiting, Robert. ''You Gotta Have Wa'' (Vintage Departures, 1989), p. 45. Mizuhara played his entire professional career for the Tokyo Giants/Tokyo Kyojin/Yomiuri Giants, from the Japanese Baseball League's beginnings in 1936 until 1950. Playing second base for Tokyo in 1942, Mizuhara was voted Most Valuable Player of the JBL. Mizuhara served in the Japanese military during World War II, eventually being captured by the Russians; while in the prisoner of war camp, he introduced baseball to his captors. The JBL reorganized to Nippon Professional Baseball in 1950, and Mizhuara became player-manager of the Giants (although he retired as a player after the season). As manager for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hideo Nakagami
(also known as Hideo Nakagami) (May 10, 1918 – April 26, 1997) was a Japanese baseball pitcher. He holds the Japanese records for lowest career ERA (1.90) and seasonal ERA (0.73), as well as best all-time winning percentage (.697). During his career, which spanned the one-league and two-league era, he played for the Tokyo Kyojin/Yomiuri Giants and the Chunichi Dragons. He was the player-manager of the Giants in 1944 and part of 1946 (the league cancelled all games in 1945 because of the Pacific War). Biography Fujimoto, born as Lee Pal-ryong, was born in Busan, Korea which was part of Japanese Empire at that time, moving to Japan at age eight. He attended Shimonoseki Shogyo High School and Meiji University."Hideo Fujimoto," Baseball-Reference.com. Accessed April 2, 2015. In 1943, he enjoyed one of the greatest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
