"Me, a Nobody": A Relationship with KIA Lasted only Two Years; the Japanese Maestro Who Made a 'Great Pitcher'; a 19-Year Connection Comes to a Halt with His Eternal Passing

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Toshio Kanbe, who served as the KIA pitching coach for two years starting in 2008, passed away at the age of 83. Having guided the growth of Yang Hyun-jong, he maintained deep ties with the KIA community even after his retirement. His family honored him as an eternal Tigers man by holding a funeral accompanied by KIA-related memorabilia that he cherished during his lifetime.