
About 60 retired players representing each era, from members of the first generation of Korean professional baseball to active stars, will participate in the 'Jamsil the Last Inning by Renault' event at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on November 14 to share the stadium's 44-year history and memories.
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Jamsil Baseball Stadium, which opened in 1982, is a stadium that has been with the history of Korean professional baseball, and this event was prepared to commemorate its 44-year history and share memories between players and fans.
From ‘Phoenix’ Park Cheol-soon to ‘Joseon’s No. 4 hitter’ Lee Dae-ho
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Dong-han = Retired players representing each era of Korean professional baseball gather in one place to commemorate the end of Jamsil Baseball Stadium.
Ilguhoe announced on the 7th that it will hold ‘Jamsil The Last Inning by Renault’ at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul at 2pm on November 14th.
This event was prepared to look back on the 44-year history of Jamsil Baseball Stadium, which opened in 1982, and to share memories with players and fans.
About 60 retired players representing each era and club, including Park Cheol-soon and Lee Man-soo, who represent the first years of professional baseball, Song Jin-woo, Lee Jong-beom, Lee Seung-yeop, Park Yong-taek, Lee Dae-ho, and Kim Tae-gyun, are scheduled to participate.
Retired players from the Ilgu Association and the Korean Bank will take to the field together to create a stage to remember and share the history of Korean baseball.
Along with the legendary game, there will also be programs to relive memories of Jamsil Baseball Stadium, such as fan autograph sessions, ground experiences, and players' final ceremonies.
Ilguhoe said, "Jamsil Baseball Stadium is a stage where players dream, and a special space where fans have accumulated countless joys, sorrows and memories. We hope that it will be a meaningful event where legendary players and fans who have made Korean baseball come together to complete the final page of Jamsil Baseball Stadium together."

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