Toshiharu Ueda
- July 1, 2017
- 80 years
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Toshiharu Ueda, 80, Japanese baseball player (Hiroshima Carp) and manager (Hankyu Braves/Orix Braves).
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|Toshiharu Ueda (上田 利治, Ueda Toshiharu; January 18, 1937 – July 1, 2017) was a professional Japanese baseball player, coach, and manager. In 20 seasons as a manager, he won 1,322 games and led the Hankyu Braves to three Japan Series titles (which included their first championship in 1975) to go along with five Pacific League pennants. He is one of six managers to win the Japan Series three times in NPB history. He was elected to the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.On what date was Toshiharu Ueda born?
- A.June 18, 1937
- B.January 20, 1937
- C.January 18, 1937correct
- D.July 1, 2017
Toshiharu Ueda was born on January 18, 1937.
Source: Biography introduction
2.What was the date of Toshiharu Ueda's death?
- A.December 25, 2017
- B.August 15, 2017
- C.July 1, 2017correct
- D.January 18, 1937
Toshiharu Ueda passed away on July 1, 2017.
Source: Biography introduction
3.For which team did Toshiharu Ueda play as a professional baseball player?
- A.Hiroshima Carpcorrect
- B.Hankyu Braves
- C.Orix Braves
- D.Pacific League All-Stars
Toshiharu Ueda played baseball professionally for the Hiroshima Carp.
Source: Biography introduction
4.How many seasons did Toshiharu Ueda serve as a manager?
- A.25 seasons
- B.15 seasons
- C.10 seasons
- D.20 seasonscorrect
Toshiharu Ueda served as a professional baseball manager for 20 seasons.
Source: Biography introduction
5.How many games did Toshiharu Ueda win during his career as a manager?
- A.1,422 games
- B.1,222 games
- C.1,322 gamescorrect
- D.1,022 games
Toshiharu Ueda accumulated 1,322 managerial wins in his career.
Source: Biography introduction
6.How many Japan Series titles did Toshiharu Ueda lead the Hankyu Braves to win?
- A.Four
- B.Five
- C.Two
- D.Threecorrect
Toshiharu Ueda led the Hankyu Braves to three Japan Series championships.
Source: Biography introduction
7.In what year did Toshiharu Ueda lead the Hankyu Braves to their first Japan Series championship?
- A.1973
- B.1976
- C.1974
- D.1975correct
The first Japan Series championship won under Toshiharu Ueda occurred in 1975.
Source: Biography introduction
8.How many Pacific League pennants did Toshiharu Ueda lead his team to win?
- A.Six
- B.Four
- C.Three
- D.Fivecorrect
Toshiharu Ueda led his teams to five Pacific League pennants during his tenure.
Source: Biography introduction
9.Toshiharu Ueda was one of how many managers to win the Japan Series three times in NPB history?
- A.Sixcorrect
- B.Seven
- C.Five
- D.Four
Toshiharu Ueda is one of only six managers to achieve three Japan Series titles in NPB history.
Source: Biography introduction
10.In what year was Toshiharu Ueda elected to the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame?
- A.2001
- B.2005
- C.2007
- D.2003correct
Toshiharu Ueda received the honor of being elected to the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003.
Source: Biography introduction
11.Which team did Toshiharu Ueda manage besides the Hankyu Braves?
- A.Orix Bravescorrect
- B.Hanshin Tigers
- C.Hiroshima Carp
- D.Tokyo Giants
Toshiharu Ueda served as a manager for both the Hankyu Braves and the Orix Braves.
Source: Biography introduction
12.How old was Toshiharu Ueda when the biography records his age?
- A.78
- B.79
- C.81
- D.80correct
The biography lists Toshiharu Ueda at 80 years old.
Source: Biography introduction
13.What roles did Toshiharu Ueda hold in professional baseball?
- A.Umpire, coach, and scout
- B.Player, scout, and owner
- C.Player, manager, and commentator
- D.Player, coach, and managercorrect
Toshiharu Ueda was a professional Japanese baseball player, coach, and manager.
Source: Biography introduction
14.What is the Japanese kanji representation of Toshiharu Ueda's name?
- A.佐藤 利治
- B.上田 利治correct
- C.中村 利治
- D.田中 利治
Toshiharu Ueda's name is written as 上田 利治 in Japanese.
Source: Biography introduction
15.Which of these is explicitly mentioned as a professional accomplishment for Toshiharu Ueda?
- A.Serving as a league commissioner
- B.Winning the MVP award
- C.Coaching the national Olympic team
- D.Winning three Japan Series titlescorrect
Toshiharu Ueda is noted for winning three Japan Series titles as a manager.
Source: Biography introduction
16.According to the text, what source provides career statistics for Toshiharu Ueda?
- A.Nippon Professional Baseball Archives
- B.The Official Hall of Fame Ledger
- C.Baseball Reference (Minors)correct
- D.Japan Sports Annual
The external links section notes that career statistics for Toshiharu Ueda can be found via Baseball Reference (Minors).
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