1985 Japan Series
The 1985 Japan Series was the championship series of Nippon Professional Baseball for the season. The 36th edition of the Series, it was a best-of-seven playoff that matched the Central League champion Hanshin Tigers against the Pacific League champion Seibu Lions. Making their first appearance in the Japan Series since 1964, the Tigers finally won their first Japan Series championship. In the ensuing celebration, a perceived Curse of the Colonel was placed on the team after an apparent mishap of a statue by rowdy fans. Hanshin did not win another Japan Series until 2023, when they defeated fellow Kansai region team, Orix Buffaloes. As for the Lions, they bounced back and won six of the next seven championships.