The legend of Japanese baseball dies at the age of 89

Former baseball player Shiga Nagasim, who once was one of Japan’s most famous sports stars, has died at the age of 89.

He died of pneumonia at Tokyo Hospital, a statement published by his former Yomiuri Giants team said.

Nicknamed Mr. Giant, Nagasima won nine direct titles with the team in the 1960s and 70s, playing in 2186 games and reached 444 home miles.

Commenting on his death, the government’s press stated that he had given his “vivid dreams and hopes” to the society.

His abilities – and charm – made it popular while increasing economic prosperity and rising confidence in Japan.

“He taught me a lot. I am grateful that he was able to play with him,” said his former Sadakhar O. Ah, 85 team, still holding a world record on most home miles, and together, known as “on”, they were deadly teams on the field.

Shohai Otani, who is currently one of the most famous Japanese defenses and plays for La Dodgers, posted photos with his father on his Instagram page.

“Let your soul rest quietly,” the 30-year-old guy wrote.

Uzasima, who also had the nickname of Mr. Pro Bathball, in 1959, as we know, reached a winning house in the first in the history of a professional baseball game in which the Japanese emperor participated.

After the 17 -year -old game career, he retired – winning the Central League title.

Nagasima also helped the giants win two titles of the Japan series for 15 seasons as a chapter.

The head secretary of the country’s cabinet Yosimas Hayasi said he was a “sunny man”.

“For many years he left so many brilliant records in the world of professional baseball and gave vivid dreams and hopes to society as a national star,” he said.