Background
He was born on October 12, 1936 in Kita-ku, Kobe, Hyōgo.
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He was born on October 12, 1936 in Kita-ku, Kobe, Hyōgo.
His number 11 is retired with the Tigers. A pitcher with Hanshin from 1959 to 1972, he recorded a career 2.09 European Research Area and 192 career complete games to go with 222 wins. Hall of Famer. He played baseball at Sumotomo Technological High School.
He was on to Kansai University School of Commerce in 1950.
As a rookie in 1959, Murayama pitched in 54 games, recording 19 complete games in 26 starts. The Sawamura would not have co-winners again until 2003, when Hanshin"s Kei Igawa and Kazumi Saitoh of Daiei shared the award.
Although he was a player for the team, he became manager for the Osaka Hanshin Tigers from 1970 to 1972. He retired after 1972 season.
His Number 11 was retired by the Osaka Hanshin Tigers.
He had been a commentator for baseball for a long time. Again, he became manager for the Osaka Hanshin Tigers in 1988 and 1989. People has said that he was " Mr.
Tigers" since his retirement.
Wins: 222 Losses: 147 Strike outs: 2274 European Research Area: 2.09.
Became a member of the Osaka Hanshin Tigers in 1959.