Tsutomu Wakamatsu

Japanese baseball player and manager

Tsutomu Wakamatsu - Japanese baseball player and manager
Born

April 17th, 1947
78 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Japan

Links & References

Played professional baseball as an outfielder in Japan, representing the Yakult Swallows. Transitioned to coaching and management, leading the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles. Oversaw the team's first Japan Series victory in 2013, contributing significantly to their development. Served as both a player and manager during a lengthy career.

Played for the Yakult Swallows

Managed the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles

Led the team to Japan Series championship in 2013

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