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TOYODA, Yasumitsu

Spearhead of the Nishitetsu Lions in their heyday.

Inducted	2006
Category	Elected by the Special Committee
From	Ibaraki
Born	February 12,1935
Alma Mater	Mito Commercial High School

Upon joining the Nishitetsu Lions in 1953, he became the regular shortstop and was named Rookie of the year. He was a member of a powerful cleanup trio which led the team to three successive victories in the Japan Series (1955-57). Later, he was known for his critical baseball commentary.

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