Michio Nishizawa
Japanese baseball player and manager
Born
1921
105 years ago
Died
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Japan
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Played as an outfielder in Japanese professional baseball and became a notable manager after retirement. Participated in the early years of Nippon Professional Baseball, contributing to the growth of the sport in Japan. Managed several teams, including the Yomiuri Giants, and influenced the development of many players during the post-war era.
Played for the Yomiuri Giants
Managed the Yomiuri Giants
Contributed to early Nippon Professional Baseball
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