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Former Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui honored during 150th anniversary of baseball in Japan
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After you, Mr. Murakami: From Hideo Nomo to Ichiro Suzuki, seven big-name Japanese players to make the jump to the majors – New York Daily News
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Hideki Matsui made the jump from Japan to the Major Leagues 15 years ago today
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Former Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui honored during 150th anniversary of baseball in Japan
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Top 10 MLB Players from Japan - Sports Illustrated
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Top 10 Japanese Import Players to Ever Play in MLB
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List of 7: Best Ever Japanese MLB Players
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Hideki Matsui, 'Godzilla' in two countries, calls it a career
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Top 10 Japanese Import Players to Ever Play in MLB (October 2021)
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ODDS and EVENS] Memories of Hideki Matsui and Serena Williams in Their Athletic Prime
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HIDEKI MATSUI: HIS CAREER IN JAPAN AND THE MAJORS AND WORLD SERIES MVP
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The Future of Hideki Matsui
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Hideki Matsui was a Yankees star and World Series hero - Pinstripe Alley
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Matsui becomes 1st Japanese-born World Series MVP - The San Diego Union-Tribune