Charlie Manuel NPB career documentary segment

Known more for his career as the manager of the Philadelphia Phillies in the United States in Japan he is fondly remembered as the Aka Oni or The Red Devil due to how red his face would get when he was mad. Considered one of the greatest imports in NPB history he won the Japan Series in 1978 as a member of the Yakult Swallows. In 1979 he won Pacific League MVP as a member of the Kintetsu Buffaloes. He twice lead the league in home runs. Batting average: .303 Home runs: 189 Runs batted in: 491,

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