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KOBA, Takeshi

Manages the Hiroshima Carp to clinch the Japan Series three times

Inducted	1999
Category	Elected by the Selection Committee for Players
From	Kumamoto
Born	April 22,1936
Alma Mater	Senshu University

He joined the Hiroshima Carp in 1958 and enjoyed best year in 1963 when he batted .339, second only to Nagashima. But his chief fame came as superbmanager. He led the Carp to 4 pennants and 3 victories in the Japan Series in 11 years.

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