Hideki Matsui
Baseball player, 2009 World Series MVP
A professional baseball player contributed significantly to both Japanese and Major League Baseball. Played for the Yomiuri Giants in Japan and later the New York Yankees in the United States. Achieved notable success in the MLB, winning the 2009 World Series and being awarded the World Series MVP. Transitioned to the MLB in 2003 after a successful career in Japan.
Played in the MLB from 2003 to 2012
Won the 2009 World Series with the New York Yankees
Awarded World Series MVP in 2009
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Argentine footballer, UEFA Champions League winner
Born
June 12th, 1979 47 years ago
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Ice hockey defenseman and NHL All-Star
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June 12th, 1977 49 years ago
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June 12th, 1965 61 years ago
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Basketball player and coach
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June 12th, 1979 47 years ago
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Basketball player and sportscaster
Born
June 12th, 1976 50 years ago
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Baseball player and 1995 World Series champion
Born
June 12th, 1971 55 years ago
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