World Series-winning manager Manuel eager for NPB return

World Series-winning manager Manuel eager for NPB return

File photo shows Kintetsu Buffaloes outfielder Charlie Manuel (C) and Hall of Fame manager Yukio Nishimoto (L) celebrating after winning the Pacific League pennant at Hankyu Nishinomiya Stadium on Oct. 16, 1979. Currently a senior advisor with the Philadelphia Phillies, the 72-year-old Manuel recently told Kyodo News he would like to manage in Nippon Professional Baseball, where he played for six years. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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