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Tsutomu Wakamatsu

b. 1947

Japanese baseball player, coach

Baseball player Baseball managerBaseball commentator
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About Tsutomu Wakamatsu

Born 1947. Tsutomu Wakamatsu is a Japanese baseball player, baseball manager and baseball commentator.

is a Japanese former baseball player, coach, and manager for the Yakult Swallows in Nippon Professional Baseball. He batted left-handed, and threw right-handed. His number 1 is honoured by the Swallows.

Awards and accomplishments MVP (1978) 2x Batting Title (1972,1977) 9x Best Nine Award (1972–1974, 1976–1980, 1984) Golden Glove Award (1977, 1978) Championship Series MVP (1978) 11x times All-Star selection(1972–1980, 1983, 1984) 2x All-Star games MVP (1973, 1977)

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Important facts

Born
17 April 1947, Rumoi
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Baseball player, baseball manager, baseball commentator
Nationality
Japan
Education
Hokkai HIgh School
Awards
Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame; Matsutaro Shoriki Award

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Tsutomu Wakamatsu?

Japanese baseball player, coach (1947-)

When was Tsutomu Wakamatsu born?

Tsutomu Wakamatsu was born on 17 April 1947 in Rumoi.

What is Tsutomu Wakamatsu's occupation?

Tsutomu Wakamatsu is a baseball player, baseball manager and baseball commentator.

What nationality is Tsutomu Wakamatsu?

Tsutomu Wakamatsu is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tsutomu Wakamatsu

· Wikidata: Q846709

· DBpedia: Tsutomu Wakamatsu

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