Hiroshi Yamauchi

Hiroshi Yamauchi

Hiroshi Yamauchi was the third presedent of Nintendo from 1949 - 2002. He is credited for turning the company from card making to video games and eventually consoles. He made the company what it is today. He was often known as 'Marios father'. He died of pneumonia on September 9th 2013.

 


 

 

 

 
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