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Yoshinori Shigematsu

1930 – 2018

Japanese association football player

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Lived 1930 – 2018 (aged 87–88). Yoshinori Shigematsu was a Japanese association football player.

was a Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.

Club career Shigematsu was born in Hiroshima on April 2, 1930. When he played for Keio University, he won 1952 Emperor's Cup as a member of All Keio. After graduating from Keio University, he joined his local club Toyo Industries in 1954. He won the 2nd place at 1954 and 1957 Emperor's Cup. At 1954 Emperor's Cup, it was first Emperor's Cup finalist as a works team.

National team career In May 1958, Shigematsu was selected Japan national team for 1958 Asian Games. At this competition, on May 28, he debuted against Hong Kong.

After retirement After retirement, in 1974 Shigematsu became a president of his local baseball club Hiroshima Toyo Carp. In 1981, he moved to Fujita Industries (later Bellmare Hiratsuka) and became a president of the club in 1997. In 1999, he left the club. He died in 2018.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
2018
Education
Keio University

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Yoshinori Shigematsu?

Japanese association football player

When was Yoshinori Shigematsu born?

Yoshinori Shigematsu was born on 2 April 1930 in Hiroshima.

When did Yoshinori Shigematsu die?

Yoshinori Shigematsu died in 2018.

What was Yoshinori Shigematsu's occupation?

Yoshinori Shigematsu was an association football player.

What nationality was Yoshinori Shigematsu?

Yoshinori Shigematsu was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Yoshinori Shigematsu

· Wikidata: Q2145004

· DBpedia: Yoshinori Shigematsu

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