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In Photos: Hanshin Tigers, fans celebrate winning Central League
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Akinobu Okada, a manager of Hanshin Tigers, is tossed in the air
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Akinobu Okada, a manager of Hanshin Tigers, receives a trophy
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In Photos: Hanshin Tigers, fans celebrate winning Central League
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In Photos: Hanshin Tigers, fans celebrate winning Central League
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The Museum of Hanshin Koshien Stadium
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See the Hanshin Tigers at Koshien Stadium!
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Hanshin Koshien Stadium
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Akinobu Okada, a manager of Hanshin Tigers, and members celebrate