The 1961 Japan Series was the championship series of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the season. The 12th edition of the Series, it was a best-of-seven playoff that matched the Pacific League champion Nankai Hawks against the Central League champion Yomiuri Giants.
Summary
Matchups
Game 1 Sunday, October 22, 1961 – 1:00 pm at Osaka Stadium in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
Game 2 Tuesday, October 24, 1961 – 12:59 pm at Osaka Stadium in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
Game 3 Thursday, October 26, 1961 – 1:01 pm at Korakuen Stadium in Bunkyō, Tokyo
Game 4 Sunday, October 29, 1961 – 1:00 pm at Korakuen Stadium in Bunkyō, Tokyo
Game 5 Monday, October 30, 1961 – 1:00 pm at Korakuen Stadium in Bunkyō, Tokyo
Game 6 Wednesday, November 1, 1961 – 1:07 pm at Osaka Stadium in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
See also 1961 World Series
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