Q700579
Eiji Sawamura
Japanese professional baseball player
| Bio | Eiji Sawamura was a Japanese professional baseball player. A right-handed pitcher, he played in Japan for the Yomiuri Giants. He is one of just two pitchers in Japanese baseball history to throw three no-hitters and the only one to do so for thirty years. He is one of just six numbers to be retired by the Giants in their history.2 |
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| Born | 1917 Feb 11 |
| Died | 1944 Dec 21 |
| Occupation | baseball player, professional baseball player1 |
| Cause of death | torpedo attack1, death in battle2 |
| Status | Confirmed: Eiji Sawamura is a 27 Club member |