Dragons' 50-year-old Yamamoto pitches last start before retirement

Dragons' 50-year-old Yamamoto pitches last start before retirement

Chunichi Dragons hurler Masa Yamamoto breaks down in tears during a game against the Hiroshima Carp at Mazda Stadium in Hiroshima on Oct. 7, 2015, after throwing the last pitch of his career before retiring at the end of the season. At the age of 50 years and 1 month, the southpaw became the oldest player to pitch in a Nippon Professional Baseball game. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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