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MLB - Japanese hurlers have come up short
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Nomomania grips L.A., Japan when Hideo Nomo dominates in 1995 - Los Angeles Times
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Hideo Nomo's journey to MLB opened the door for Japanese players
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Why there isn't a single Asian player in the Baseball Hall of Fame
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Hideo Nomo starts and DOMINATES 1995 All-Star Game! (Tosses 2 scoreless with 3 Ks)
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218 Hideo Nomo 1995 Stock Photos, High-Res Pictures, and Images - Getty Images
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Hideo Nomo starts and DOMINATES 1995 All-Star Game! (Tosses 2 scoreless with 3 Ks)
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Hideo Nomo starts and DOMINATES 1995 All-Star Game! (Tosses 2 scoreless with 3 Ks)
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A long look back at Hideo Nomo - ESPN - Los Angeles Dodger Thoughts Blog- ESPN
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Hideo Nomo elected to Japan Baseball Hall of Fame - True Blue LA