Nishi Nippon Pirates
The Nishi-Nippon Pirates (西日本パイレーツ, Nishi-Nippon Pairētsu) were a Japanese baseball team and a founding member of the Central League in 1950. The team was owned by the Nishi-Nippon Shimbun and played their home games in Heiwadai Stadium in Fukuoka.
| Nishi Nippon Pirates | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| League | Nippon Professional Baseball * Central League |
| Ballpark | Heiwadai Stadium |
| Year established | 1950 |
| Ownership | Nishi-Nippon Shimbun |
| Manager | Toshio Kojima |
The team existed for one season — they placed sixth in 1950, and the following season merged with the also Fukuoka-based Nishitetsu Clippers to form the Nishitetsu Lions.
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