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My Take
Shōzō Watanabe was born in 1933 in Saijo, Ehime — right in the heart of that scenic, clean-water corner of Shikoku — and honestly, just knowing he came up in prewar Japan puts his whole career in a different light for me. Standing 176 centimeters at a time when that was legitimately tall for a Japanese player, he must have cut a real presence on the field. He pitched for the Osaka and Hanshin Tigers from 1952 to 1965, posting six straight double-digit win seasons, and passed away in August 1998. Guys like him were the foundation that postwar Japanese baseball got built on, and they did it without highlight reels or viral moments. I find myself wanting to tip my cap to him for that.
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Overview
Shōzō Watanabe (February 26, 1933 – August 31, 1998) was a Japanese professional baseball player born in Saijo, Ehime Prefecture. Standing 176 cm tall, he was considered above average in height for a Japanese athlete of his era. He passed away in August 1998 at the age of 65.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Shōzō Watanabe
- Name (Japanese)
- 渡辺省三
- Reading
- わたなべ しょうぞう
- Born
- February 26, 1933 – August 31, 1998
- Origin
- Saijo, Ehime Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 176 cm
- Occupation
- Baseball player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rooster
2. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%B8%A1%E8%BE%BA%E7%9C%81%E4%B8%89
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q515427
3. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was Shōzō Watanabe born?
Shōzō Watanabe was born on February 26, 1933.
When did Shōzō Watanabe die?
Shōzō Watanabe died on August 31, 1998, aged 65.
Where was Shōzō Watanabe from?
Shōzō Watanabe was from Saijo, Ehime Prefecture, Japan.
What did Shōzō Watanabe do?
Shōzō Watanabe worked as Baseball player.
How tall was Shōzō Watanabe?
Shōzō Watanabe was 176 cm tall.
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