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BETTO, Kaoru

Slugger of the Hanshin Tigers and the Mainichi Orions; manages 4 teams

Inducted	1988
Category	Elected by the Selection Committee for Players
From	Osaka
Born	August 23,1920
Died	April 16,1999
Alma Mater	Keio University

The leading hitter at Keio made a sensational debut at the Hanshin Tigers in 1948. His best year was with the Daimai Orions in 1950 with 43 home runs and 105 RBI. Later he managed four teams for a total of 20 years (1952-79).

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