Shigeo Nagashima
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Shigeo Nagashima (長嶋 茂雄, Nagashima Shigeo, born February 20, 1936, in Sakura, Chiba, Japan) nicknamed "Mr. Giants" is a Japanese former professional baseball player and manager.
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Shigeo Nagashima 長嶋 茂雄 | |
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Third baseman | |
Born: (1936-02-20) February 20, 1936 (age 88) Sakura, Chiba, Japan | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
NPB debut | |
April 5, 1958, for the Yomiuri Giants | |
Last appearance | |
October 14, 1974, for the Yomiuri Giants | |
NPB statistics | |
Batting average | .305 |
Home runs | 444 |
Hits | 2,471 |
Runs batted in | 1,522 |
Win–loss record | 1,034–948 |
Winning % | .522 |
Teams | |
As player
As manager | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Member of the Japanese | |
Baseball Hall of Fame | |
Induction | 1988 |
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