Hanshin's ailing Akahoshi hangs up glove

Hanshin's ailing Akahoshi hangs up glove

OSAKA, Japan - This undated file photo shows Hanshin Tigers outfielder Norihiro Akahoshi in a game at Koshien Stadium in Hyogo Prefecture. The 33-year-old announced Dec. 9, 2009, that he is calling it quits due to a potentially life-threatening spinal injury.

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