1971 Nippon Professional Baseball season

The 1971 Nippon Professional Baseball season was the 22nd season of operation of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).

Regular season

Standings

League leaders

Central League

Pacific League

Awards

• Most Valuable Player
  • Shigeo Nagashima, Yomiuri Giants (CL)
  • Tokuji Nagaike, Hankyu Braves (PL)
• Rookie of the Year
  • Shitoshi Sekimoto, Yomiuri Giants (CL)
  • Yasuo Minagawa, Toei Flyers (PL)
• Eiji Sawamura Award
  • Not awarded

References

• Johnson, Daniel E. (July 2006). Japanese Baseball: A Statistical Handbook. McFarland & Company. ISBN 978-0-7864-2841-0.