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Kazuo Matsui says career with Lions led by destiny - The Japan Times
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Hideki Matsui praises Shohei Ohtani after historic home run
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Hideki Matsui's Hall of Fame case: How much should career in Japan
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List of Major League Baseball players from Japan - Wikiwand
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The Matsui Years
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Matsui, Global Citizens Initiative Host Inaugural Golf Classic
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Matsui, World Series MVP, faces uncertain future
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2020 Topps X Derek Jeter Championship Performances Red 1/10 Hideki
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Japan Baseball Players: The Most Influential
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Mike Trout: Japan Prepared Shohei Ohtani for MLB More Than Minors
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Matsui lifts Yankees to 27th World Series win
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Thank You, New York by Hideki Matsui
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Hideki Matsui named World Series MVP after 6-RBI performance in
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Hideki Matsui - Wikipedia