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HAMAZAKI, Shinji

The small manager of the Hankyu Braves also pitches in his late forties

Inducted	1978
Category	Elected by the Selection Committee for Players
From	Hiroshima
Born	December 10,1901
Died	May 6,1981
Alma Mater	Keio University

Though short in stature, the left-handed pitcher took an active part at Keio and Dalian Club (in China). After managing the Hankyu Braves (1947-53)(he pitched his last win at the age of 48), he was known for his outspoken comments.

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