Akihito Kondo

Akihito Kondo
Akihito Kondo
	Kondo in 1961
	Second baseman
	Born: 1 April 1938; Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan
	Died: 27 March 2019 (aged 80)
	Batted: Right Threw: Right
Teams
	As player Taiyō Whales (1960–1973); As manager Yokohama BayStars (1993–1995); Chiba Lotte Marines (1997–1998); As coach Yokohama Taiyō Whales (1974–1978); Yakult Swallows (1979–1981); Seibu Lions (1982–1986); Yomiuri Giants (1989–1991, 2006);

Akihito Kondo (近藤昭仁, Kondo Akihito, 1 April 1938 – 27 March 2019)^[1] was a Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher. He played for the Taiyō Whales from 1960 to 1973. Kondo was named the Japan Series Most Valuable Player in 1960. He later managed the Yokohama BayStars from 1993 to 1995 and the Chiba Lotte Marines in 1997 and 1998. He died on 27 March 2019, at age 80.

References

^ "横浜、ロッテ元監督の近藤昭仁氏が死去 80歳". Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). 27 March 2019. Retrieved 29 March 2019.

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Akihito Kondo
Kondo in 1961
Second baseman
Born: (1938-04-01)1 April 1938 Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan
Died: 27 March 2019(2019-03-27) (aged 80)
Batted: Right Threw: Right

Teams
As player Taiyō Whales (1960–1973) As manager Yokohama BayStars (1993–1995) Chiba Lotte Marines (1997–1998) As coach Yokohama Taiyō Whales (1974–1978) Yakult Swallows (1979–1981) Seibu Lions (1982–1986) Yomiuri Giants (1989–1991, 2006)