The 42-winner of the Nishitetsu Lions dominates the Japan Series
Inducted
1993
Category
Elected by the Selection Committee for Players
From
Oita
Born
June 10,1937
Died
November 13,2007
Alma Mater
Beppu Midorigaoka High School
The Rookie of 1956 proved the guardian god of the Nishitetsu Lions, especially when they swept the Japan Series for three successive years (1956-58).Hislifetime record includes 1.98 ERA, 276 wins and 42 wins in a season.