GgoogleJP first seen 31 d ago, last 17 d ago, peak #2
Why Yakult legend Takatsu was cut without a farewell game
Original: 高津臣吾
A Japanese sports feature revisits the abrupt end of Shingo Takatsu's playing career, recalling how the Yakult Swallows' celebrated closer was released without a retirement game. The former star relief pitcher says he still cannot forget the bitterness of receiving the blunt notice that he was no longer needed.
Why now: A nostalgic sports magazine piece about the beloved former closer's harsh treatment has struck a chord with Japanese baseball fans.
Shingo TakatsuYakult SwallowsNumber Web
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- ヤクルト・石山泰稚にとっての石川雅規とは…大先輩の引退試合で流した涙の理由と抱える「罪悪感」（サンケイスポーツ） · Yahoo!ニュース
- 「あっけなく、そっけなくクビ宣告」ヤクルトの名守護神・高津臣吾はなぜ、引退試合なしの戦力外通告を受けたのか…「悔しさは今でも忘れない」（Number Web） · Yahoo!ニュース
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