Fighters parade to celebrate Japan Series victory

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters manager Trey Hillman (L) and team captain Makoto Kaneko wave to fans during their team's Japan Series victory parade in Sapporo on Nov. 18.

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