Shigeo Nagashima, Japan’s ‘Mr. Baseball,’ dies at 89

Shigeo Nagashima, known affectionately as "Mr. Baseball," passed away at 89 due to pneumonia following a legendary career that included leading the Yomiuri Giants to nine Japan Series titles with his 'V9' dynasty, earning five MVPs and setting a record with 868 home runs. He famously crushed an emperor's hopes in 1959 with a walk-off home run and later returned as manager for two Olympics appearances, including managing Japan at the 2004 Athens Games before his health declined.