Gold Star[]
1946-1947[]
LOGO MISSING |
Kinsei Stars[]
1947-1949[]
LOGO MISSING |
Daiei Stars[]
1949-1957[]
In 1949, the Kinsei Stars changed their name to reflect their new owners, Daiei Film.
In 1957, Daiei Stars merged with Takahashi Unions to form the Daiei Unions.
Daiei Unions[]
1957-1958[]
In 1958, the Unions merged with the Mainichi Orions (founded in 1950) to form the Daimai Orions. This enabled the Pacific League to shrink from the ungainly seven-team arrangement caused by the 1957 merger to a more manageable six teams. The Orions, after a number of relocations and name changes, are now known as the Chiba Lotte Marines.