Yukio Kiuchi, who died at the age of 89 due to lung cancer on November 24, was held in Tote City on day 2 after winning the Koshien Championship three times in Toshiji and Joso Gakuin (both in Ibaraki). as directors. .. A large number of professional students attended, including Director Naoya Shimada of Joso Gakuin, Makoto Kaneko, General Trainer of Nippon Ham, and Toshihisa Hitoshi, Director of the 2nd Army. The deceased was mourned while high school baseball “The crown shines for you” was played on the altar, which mimicked a baseball field.

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▽ Director Mitsuo Maeda, Teikyo “He was always talking and giving me clues. Thank you, teacher. I am very grateful. I did my best and joined.”

▽ Director Isao Kosuga, Nidai Tsuchiura “I cried when I saw the smile on the altar. Thank you very much. On the 25th, the day after my death, it was my birthday. I thought I would be reborn.”

▽ Former Hanshin Katsuhiko Saka “I had you make the base and base of my baseball. So I think I was able to turn professional because there was Director Kiuchi. I am grateful.”

▽ Ibaraki Toyopet, pitching coach Masayuki Matsunuma “A person who can play baseball to beat a weak team with a keen eye for observation. I learned a lot. I am really grateful.”

▽ Director Shoichi Nakajima of Nippon Steel Kashima “He had a very peaceful face. I lost the first game in the city competition baseball tournament, but I was able to fight without giving up until the end. I think you saw it.”