Junro Anan (阿南 準郎, Anan Junrō; September 2, 1937 – July 30, 2024) was a Japanese professional baseball player who played for the Hiroshima Carp from 1956 to 1967. From 1968 to 1970 he played for the Kintetsu Buffaloes. He later served as a manager for Hiroshima. He played in the Japan Central League and the Japan Pacific League.
Anan was born on September 2, 1937.[1] He died on July 30, 2024, at the age of 86. His former team, Hiroshima, wore badges of mourning and displayed flags at half-mast during the game following his death.[2]
References
- ^ “Junro Anan”. Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
- ^ 日本放送協会. “カープをリーグ優勝に導く 阿南準郎元監督が死去 ８６歳｜NHK 広島県のニュース”. NHK NEWS WEB. Archived from the original on July 31, 2024. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
External links
- Junrō Anan at Nippon Professional Baseball
- Junrō Anan at Baseball-Reference.com (minor league)
