The second manager of the Tokyo Giants leads 5 teams in 29 years
Inducted
1974
Category
Elected by the Selection Committee for Players
From
Ehime
Born
December 20,1904
Died
February 18,1981
Alma Mater
Waseda University
In 1935 he led his club team to defeat the Tokyo Giants twice, whose helm he assumed in 1936. After managing the Giants to 4 consecutive victories(1939-42), he led other teams including the Tigers who won the pennant in 1962 and 1964.