Hideki Matsui made the jump from Japan to the Major Leagues 15 years ago today
Hideki Matsui, Star in Japan and With Yankees, Retires - The New York Times
Sporting News: Yankee Legend Hideki Matsui Plays in Japanese-American League – AsAmNews
Hideki Matsui - Wikipedia
Hideki Matsui - Wikipedia
Ex-Yankee Hideki Matsui enjoying life after big leagues
GODZILLA' RETURNS: Hideki Matsui thrills young fans with baseball clinic, autograph session at his high school in Japan - Sports Collectors Digest
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Panel Discussion: 150th Anniversary of the Introduction of Baseball to Japan - U.S.-Japan Council
Matsui 55 Baseball Foundation, Inc.