Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima dies aged 89
Summary
Shigeo Nagashima, a well-known Japanese baseball player, passed away at the age of 89 due to pneumonia. He was a celebrated figure in Japanese sports and played a key role in the success of the Yomiuri Giants during the 1960s and 70s.Key Facts
- Shigeo Nagashima died at 89 from pneumonia in a Tokyo hospital.
- He was a famous baseball player in Japan, nicknamed "Mr. Giants."
- Nagashima won nine consecutive titles with the Yomiuri Giants in the 1960s and 70s.
- He played in 2,186 games and hit 444 home runs during his career.
- Nagashima retired in 1974 after 17 years of playing, winning the Central League batting title six times.
- He also managed the Giants, winning two Japan Series titles during his 15 seasons as manager.
- He hit a notable home run in 1959 at a game attended by the Japanese emperor.
- Shohei Ohtani, a current baseball star, shared a tribute to Nagashima on social media.
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