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In another Hall of Fame, far, away
2006-01-11 09:20
by Bob Timmermann

Five men were chosen for the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame.

They are:

  • Hiromitsu Kadota, who hit 567 home runs in his 19-year career and was MVP of the Pacific League in 1988.
  • Hisashi Yamada, a pitcher with a lifetime record of 284-166 and won three straight PL MVPs in the 1970s.
  • Morimichi Takagi, longtime infielder for the Chunichi Dragons who had 2274 hits in a 21-year career.
  • Yasamitsu Toyoda, longtime TV commentator and former player for the Nishitetsu Lions
  • Hiromori Kawashima, who served as Commissioner of Japanese Baseball from 1998-2004.

Members of the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame, located in the Tokyo Dome are chosen by a special panel.

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