1953 Japan Series
The 1953 Japan Series was the Nippon Professional Baseball championship series for the season. The fourth edition of the Series, it was a best-of-seven playoff that matched the Pacific League champion Nankai Hawks against the Central League champion Yomiuri Giants. It was the first Series to award the most impactful player on the losing team the Fighting Spirit Award, a tradition that still stands today.
Matchups
Game 1
Saturday, October 10, 1953 – 2:05 pm at Osaka Stadium in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
Game 2
Sunday, October 11, 1953 – 2:05 pm at Osaka Stadium in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
Game 3
Monday, October 12, 1953 – 1:35 pm at Korakuen Stadium in Bunkyō, Tokyo
Game 4
Tuesday, October 13, 1953 – 1:33 pm at Korakuen Stadium in Bunkyō, Tokyo
Game 5
Wednesday, October 14, 1953 – 2:02 pm at Osaka Stadium in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
Game 6
Thursday, October 15, 1953 – 2:00 pm at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyōgo Prefecture
Game 7
Friday, October 16, 1953 – 1:30 pm at Korakuen Stadium in Bunkyō, Tokyo