Shinji Hamazaki (浜崎真二, 10 December 1901 – May 6, 1981) was a former

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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

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. Hamazaki attended Hiroshima Shogyo High School and

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. Hamazaki was signed at age 45 by the

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in 1947 prior to the draft, having previously played for the Chinese mainland

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Mantetsu Club. He began as a player-manager for the Braves. In 1950, at age 48 years, 4 months, Hamazki became the oldest Japanese pitcher to win a professional game. That record stood until September 5, 2014, when Masahiro Yamamoto, aged 49 years, 25 days, defeated the

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. Finally retiring as a player in 1950, Hamazaki continued managing the Braves through 1953. He later managed the

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and the

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. His career managing record was 535-639, a .456 winning percentage.

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1901 births 1989 deaths People from Kure, Hiroshima Keio University alumni Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame inductees Japanese baseball players Hankyu Braves players Managers of baseball teams in Japan Orix Buffaloes managers Takahashi Unions managers Tokyo Yakult Swallows managers {{Japan-baseball-manager-stub