2002 Japan Series

The 2002 Japan Series matched the Central League champion Yomiuri Giants against the Pacific League champion Seibu Lions.

Summary

Game Score Date Location Attendance
1 Giants – 4, Lions – 1 October 26 Tokyo Dome 45,107
2 Giants – 9, Lions – 4 October 27 Tokyo Dome 45,223
3 Lions – 2, Giants – 10 October 29 Seibu Dome 30,933
4 Lions – 2, Giants – 6 October 30 Seibu Dome 31,072
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Most Valuable Players • Fighting Spirit Award • Climax Series
Formerly the Great Japan Tokyo Baseball Club, Tokyo Giants and Tokyo Yomiuri Giants • Based in Bunkyō, Tokyo
The Franchise
Yomiuri Shimbun • History • Seasons • Records • Players • Managers • Broadcasters
Ballparks
Culture
Rivalries
Retired Numbers
1 • 3 • 4 • 14 • 16 • 34
Japan Series
Championships (21)
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Japanese Baseball League
Championships (9)
Fall 1936 • Spring 1937 • Fall 1938 • 1939 • 1940 • 1941 • 1942 • 1943 • 1949
Formerly the Nishitetsu Clippers, Nishitetsu Lions, Taiheiyo Club Lions, Crown Lighter Lions and Seibu Lions • Based in Tokorozawa, Saitama
The Franchise
Seibu Group • History • Seasons • Records • Players • Managers • Broadcasters
Ballparks
Culture
Asia Series(1)
Japan Series Championships (13)

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Pacific League Championships (21)

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