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Hanshin fans give standing ovation to retiring Yakult pitcher Ishikawa

Original: 甲子園の阪神ファンが総立ちで異例の「石川コール」引退表明のヤクルト・石川に敬意 藤川監督もベンチ前で拍手送る – デイリースポーツ https://www. yayafa.com/2899182/ # Sports # スポーツ

Yakult Swallows pitcher Ishikawa, who has announced his retirement, received an unusual tribute at Koshien Stadium: Hanshin Tigers fans, normally rivals, stood and chanted his name in a rare 'Ishikawa call' as a mark of respect. Hanshin manager Fujikawa also led applause from the bench. The cross-team gesture is being widely shared as a heartwarming moment in Japanese baseball.

Why now: A rare show of respect from rival Hanshin fans toward a retiring opponent resonated with baseball fans.

IshikawaHanshin TigersTokyo Yakult SwallowsKoshien StadiumFujikawa

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• 甲子園の阪神ファンが総立ちで異例の「石川コール」引退表明のヤクルト・石川に敬意 藤川監督もベンチ前で拍手送る – デイリースポーツ https://www. yayafa.com/2899182/ # Sports # スポーツ · yayafa@jforo.com

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