The Hanshin Tigers finally did it.
After suffering through a 38-year drought that felt much, much longer thanks to losing seasons, near misses and even a curse linked to Kentucky Fried Chicken, the Tigers and their fans can finally rejoice.
The wait is over. The Tigers are Japan Series champions.
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