Discover the captivating life of Kenichi Zenimura (1900-1968), the “Father of Japanese-American Baseball,” in this comprehensive biography by Bill Staples, Jr. Explore Zenimura’s influential role as a Japanese American baseball player and manager, his remarkable versatility on the field, and his significant contributions to promoting baseball within the Japanese American community. From leading goodwill trips to Asia and negotiating tours featuring Negro League All-Stars and Babe Ruth in Japan, to establishing a baseball league in a World War II internment camp, Zenimura’s impact on the sport extends far beyond his playing days.
Watch JapanBall’s episode of “Chatter Up” with Bill Staples, Jr. and visit his blog here.
