End of a Baseball Era: “Mister” Nagashima Shigeo Dies at 89

Nagashima Shigeo, at right, with Giants teammate Oh Sadaharu (date unknown). (© Jiji)

Nagashima Shigeo’s Batting Average

Nagashima Shigeo ends his last game as a Giant with a retirement ceremony at Kōrakuen Stadium, Tokyo, on October 14, 1974. (© Jiji)

Nagashima Shigeo leaves the field for the last time as a player on October 14, 1974. (© Jiji)