Hideki Matsui already has three Central League MVPs, a World Series MVP and a People’s Honor Award, and he has played for the most storied teams in both Japan and the United States.
“Godzilla” has collected numerous accolades over his long career, but his latest honor has cemented his legacy as a ballplayer.
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