1969 Japan Series

The 1969 Japan Series was the 20th edition of Nippon Professional Baseball's postseason championship series. It matched the Central League champion Yomiuri Giants against the Pacific League champion Hankyu Braves. This was the third consecutive meeting between the two teams in the Japan Series, with the previous two matchups being won by the Giants. Yomiuri defeated Hankyu once again in six games to capture their fifth consecutive championship.

1969 Japan Series
Team (Wins) Manager(s) Season
Yomiuri Giants (4) Tetsuharu Kawakami 73-51-6
Hankyu Braves (2) Yukio Nishimoto 76-50-4
DatesOctober 26 – November 2
MVPShigeo Nagashima (Yomiuri)
FSATokuji Nagaike (Hankyu)
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