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The is a professional Baseball team in Japan 's Central League . The team is primarily owned by the Matsuda family, led by . 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 . :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 :''', 1980 , 1984 Damekoi PLAYERS OF NOTE Current manager
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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 . EXTERNAL LINK |
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