Japan Football Hall of Fame
JFA Hall of Fame Inductee
SHIMADA Hideo
Inductees recommended by the Committee (Past Presidents/7th president)
Time in charge: 1992 - 1994
- Born on 27 June 1915
Graduates from Tohoku Imperial University.
Vice-president of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Appointed as president of the JFA after spells as auditor and vice-president. Files Japan’s candidacy as hosts of the 2002 FIFA World Cup in 1993.
Takes positions such as chairman of the board of the Japan Soccer League as head of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Football Club. Also holds positions as chairman of the board of the Japan Sports Association and as member of the board of the Japanese Olympic Committee.
Awarded a Silver Pin I 1995.
Passes away in 1994.