Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima dies aged 89

Published: 6/3/2025
Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima dies aged 89
Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima, known as Mr Giants, has passed away at 89 due to pneumonia in Tokyo. He was a celebrated player with the Yomiuri Giants, winning nine consecutive titles and hitting 444 home runs. Nagashima's legacy inspired many, including fellow players like Sadaharu Oh and current star Shohei Ohtani, who paid tribute to him on social media.