Yang Dai retired in the final battle of his steel career, and the Niigata Swan Emperor shook hands with the Rhodes Army to make peace

Yangdai Steel. (Photo by special correspondent Ni Wanjun)

[Special Correspondent Ni Wanjun/Reporting from Niigata, Japan] The 39-year-old famous Japanese player Yang Daigang played his last game in his career today. Not only did he deliver a double and 1 RBI, helping the Niigata Swan King win a 3:3 draw with Rhodes after 9 games, he also paid tribute to the fans at the retirement ceremony arranged by the team after the game. Xie, in addition to thanking in Japanese, he also specially thanked the fans and media from Taiwan who came from afar in Chinese, "Friends from Taiwan, thank you for coming to Japan and cheering for me and supporting me in 21 years. There are also familiar faces, journalists, brothers and sisters. Seeing you makes me very happy, thank you."

The retirement ceremony began with a blessing video, including Fukuoka Daiichi High School mentor Masahiro Hiramatsu, former Ham teammates Takahiro Imami, Saito Yuki, Sugitani Kenji, Nakata Sho, as well as Giants teammates Nagano Hisayoshi, Sakamoto Yuu and current Ham second-team supervisor Atsuki Inaba and Ham CBO Kuriyama Hideki, all appeared in the video.

After watching the video, Yang Daigang also gave a speech to express his gratitude. He saw the large number of flower baskets sent to the scene before the game, and saw the fans holding high banners and posters in support, which made him full of gratitude. He was able to play well in the final game and fulfilled his original plan. Not only did he start in the classic role of center fielder, but he also guarded right field for seven games. After the game, he said, "I decided to switch to right field to give my juniors more opportunities to experience, because center field is the deepest position."

"I am really very happy. I have the support of everyone in 21 years, fans, friends, and media. I am really grateful." Accompanied by Masahiro Hiramatsu, Yang Dai gave a tearful speech. In the end, he led the fans in the audience to shout his signature slogan "Happyです" with him. The atmosphere was warm and touching.