Kunigoro Mori
| Date and Place of Birth: | September 1, 1919 Oita Prefecture, Japan |
| Date and Place of Death: | Unknown |
| Baseball Experience: | Professional Japanese League |
| Position: | Outfield |
| Rank: | Unknown |
| Military Unit: | Unknown |
| Area Served: | Unknown |
Kunigoro Mori was born on September 1, 1919 in Oita Prefecture,
Japan. He attended Oita Shogyo high school and signed with the Osaka
Tigers in 1939. The 5-foot-4, left-handed hitting outfielder played 51
games - mainly as a pinch hitter - his rookie year and batted just .143.
In 1940, Mori played 77 games for the Tigers and batted .193. The
following season saw him play in 68 games and raise his average to .227.
Mori's brief baseball career ended after the 1941 season. He was drafted
into military service and died in combat.
Date Added: February 12, 2013
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