Taro Kagawa
Taro Kagawa was a prominent Japanese football player who lived from 1922 to 1990.
He began his professional career with Tanabe Mitsubishi Pharma SC in 1948.
Kagawa played for the Japan men's national football team from 1951 to 1954.
Биография
Early Life
Taro Kagawa was born on August 9, 1922, in Kobe, Japan. He pursued higher education at Kobe University of Economics, which laid the foundation for his future career in football.
Career
Kagawa began his professional football journey in 1948 when he joined Tanabe Pharmaceutical, where he showcased his skills as a forward. His club career also included a stint at Osaka SC, where he achieved notable success, finishing as a runner-up in the Emperor's Cup three times in 1951, 1952, and 1953.
In March 1951, Kagawa was selected to represent the Japan national team, marking a significant milestone as it was Japan's first game after World War II. He made his debut against Iran during the 1951 Asian Games and continued to contribute to the national team until 1954, playing a total of five matches. Kagawa's contributions to Japanese football were recognized posthumously when he was inducted into the Japan Football Hall of Fame in 2006.
Legacy
Kagawa passed away on March 6, 1990, at the age of 67. His legacy in Japanese football is marked not only by his achievements on the field but also by his familial connection to the sport, as his brother, Hiroshi Kagawa, was also a journalist and former footballer. Kagawa's impact on the game continues to be remembered, particularly for his role in the revival of Japanese football in the post-war era.
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Карьера и клубы
Kagawa was born in Kobe on August 9, 1922. After graduating from Kobe University of Economics, he joined Tanabe Pharmaceutical in 1948. He also played for Osaka SC. At Osaka SC, he won the 2nd place at Emperor's Cup 3 times (1951, 1952 and 1953).
In March 1951, Kagawa was selected to the Japan national team for Japan's first game after World War II, at the 1951 Asian Games. At this competition, on March 7, he debuted against Iran. He also played at the 1954 Asian Games. He played 5 games for Japan until 1954. Kagawa died on March 6, 1990, at the age of 67. In 2006, he was selected to the Japan Football Hall of Fame.
- Club
- Tanabe Mitsubishi Pharma SC (1948–)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1951–1954)
Наследие
Japan
Asian Games Bronze medal: 1951 Individual
Japan Football Hall of Fame: Inducted in 2006
Клубы
- Tanabe Mitsubishi Pharma SC1948сейчас
- Japan men's national football team1951–1954
Архив
Паспорт
Идентификаторы и алиасы
Taro Kagawa was a Japanese football player. He played for Japan's national team. His brother was journalist and former footballer Hiroshi Kagawa.
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