Hiroshima Toyo Carp
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The Template:Nihongo is a professional baseball team in Japan's Central League. The team is primarily owned by the Matsuda family, led by Template:Nihongo. Mazda is the largest single shareholder (34.2%), which is less than the portion owned by the Matsuda family (about 60%). Because of that, Mazda is not considered as the owner firm. However, the company connection is highlighted in the club name—until 1984, Mazda's official name was Template:Nihongo.
- Founded: 1950
- Formerly known as: Hiroshima Carp (1950–1967), Hiroshima Toyo Carp (1968–)
- Home ballpark: Hiroshima Municipal Stadium
- Uniform colors: Red and white
- Logo design: "Carp" written in red cursive Roman, outlined in white
- Nickname: Hiroshima (広島), Carp (カープ), Koi (鯉, meaning to koi)
- League championships won (6): 1975, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1986, 1991
- Japan Series championships won (3): 1979, 1980, 1984
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Players of note
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Current manager
- Template:Player (from 2006 season, ex Buffalo Bisons manager)
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Current stars
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Retired numbers
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Trivia
Hiroshima Carp and the American Baseball team Cincinnati Reds or the Philadelphia Phillies have similar uniforms. Also, their mascot named Slyly is similar to the Philadelphia Phillies The Phillie Phanatic.
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