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MURAYAMA,Minoru

The 2nd Mr.Tiger noted for his aggressive and dynamic pitching

Inducted	1993
Category	Elected by the Selection Committee for Players
From	Hyogo
Born	December 10,1936
Died	August 22,1998
Alma Mater	Kansai University

Noted for his dual with Nagashima at "command game" in his first year (1959), the Zatopek-style pitcher blazed away as the 2nd Mr.Tigers(1959-72). His forkballs earned him 20 or more wins 5 times, and 0.98 ERA in 1970.

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