The 1971 Japan Series was the championship series of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the season. The 22nd edition of the Series, it was a best-of-seven playoff that matched the Central League champion Yomiuri Giants against the Pacific League champion Hankyu Braves. This was the fourth time in five years that the two teams had met in the Japan Series, with the Giants winning all previous matchups. The Giants defeated the Braves in five games to win their seventh consecutive title.
Summary GameScoreDateLocationAttendance1 Braves – 1, Giants – 2 October 12Hankyu Nishinomiya Stadium 23,5032 Braves – 8, Giants – 6 October 13Hankyu Nishinomiya Stadium 19,9143 Giants – 3, Braves – 1 October 15Korakuen Stadium 33,8674 Giants – 7, Braves – 4 October 16Korakuen Stadium 42,1825 Giants – 6, Braves – 1 October 17Korakuen Stadium 43,467
See also 1971 World Series
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