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Matsutaro Shoriki Award

Matsutaro Shoriki Award

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Matsutaro Shoriki Award is named in honor of Matsutarō Shōriki, the owner of the Yomiuri Shimbun, whose achievements earned him the label of the real parent of present day Japanese professional baseball. The prize was founded in 1977.

It is presented to a person (a manager or player) who greatly contributed to the development of professional baseball. A gold medal and the prize of 5 million yen are awarded to the recipient. The prize money is provided by Yomiuri Shimbun and Nihon Television.

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References

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    "Baseball: SoftBank Hawks manager Kudo wins record 3rd straight Shoriki Award". December 8, 2020 – via Mainichi Daily News.
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    "Japan Series-winning manager Akiyama claims third Shoriki Award". The Japan Times. November 5, 2014.
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    "Fighters manager Kuriyama receives Shoriki Award". The Japan Times. November 17, 2016.
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    "Hawks reliever Dennis Sarfate named Matsutaro Shoriki Award recipient". The Japan Times. November 9, 2017.
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    "Hawks manager Kimiyasu Kudo wins record third straight Shoriki Award". The Japan Times. December 8, 2020.
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