1965 – The official number of foreigners permitted on each Japanese team is lowered from 3 to 2. The Yomiuri Giants announce they will henceforth have no foreigners – a policy that lasts until 1975, when they sign second baseman Davey Johnson.

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On July 27, 1965 — 1965 – The official number of foreigners permitted on each Japanese team is lowered from 3 to 2. The Yomiuri Giants announce they will henceforth have no foreigners – a policy that lasts until 1975, when they sign second baseman Davey Johnson.

 

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