Takizo "Frank" Matsumoto inducted into Japan's Baseball Hall of Fame

Photo taken in 1952 shows Takizo "Frank" Matsumoto, a member of Japan's House of Representatives. Matsumoto, who was influential in promoting prewar exchanges in baseball and other sports, and in resurrecting baseball after the war, was inducted into Japan's Baseball Hall of Fame on Jan. 18, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo