Lotte players in classic jersey

Lotte players in classic jersey

CHIBA, Japan - Lotte Marines pitcher Naoyuki Shimizu starts a game against the Orix Buffaloes wearing the classic jersey of the time of its establishment 40 years ago at Chiba Marine Stadium on Aug. 19. The club, which started as the Lotte Orions, mounted a three-day campaign of having its members wear the uniform through Aug. 20.

Lotte players in classic jersey

Lotte players in classic jersey

CHIBA, Japan - Lotte Marines second baseman Tadahito Iguchi (R), outfielder Shoitsu Omatsu (C) and other players of the club are seen wearing the classic jersey of the time of its establishment 40 years ago at Chiba Marine Stadium on Aug. 18. The club, which started as the Lotte Orions, mounted a three-day campaign of having its members wear the uniform through Aug. 20.

Yokohama wins Japan Series crown

Yokohama wins Japan Series crown

Yokohama BayStars manager Hiroshi Gondo is tossed into the air after the team won the Japan Series championship Monday Oct. 26 at Yokohama Stadium. Yokohama, claiming the championship in six games, won its first title in 38 years and only the second in franchise history after the Taiyo Whales swept the Daimai Orions for the crown in 1960.

Kihachi Enomoto inducted into Japan's Baseball Hall of Fame

Kihachi Enomoto inducted into Japan's Baseball Hall of Fame

Photo taken in January 1970 shows Lotte Orions player Kihachi Enomoto. The late baseball player, who was active from 1955 to 1972, was inducted into Japan's Baseball Hall of Fame on Jan. 18, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Lotte players in classic jersey

Lotte players in classic jersey

CHIBA, Japan - Lotte Marines pitcher Naoyuki Shimizu starts a game against the Orix Buffaloes wearing the classic jersey of the time of its establishment 40 years ago at Chiba Marine Stadium on Aug. 19. The club, which started as the Lotte Orions, mounted a three-day campaign of having its members wear the uniform through Aug. 20. (Kyodo)

Lotte players in classic jersey

Lotte players in classic jersey

CHIBA, Japan - Lotte Marines second baseman Tadahito Iguchi (R), outfielder Shoitsu Omatsu (C) and other players of the club are seen wearing the classic jersey of the time of its establishment 40 years ago at Chiba Marine Stadium on Aug. 18. The club, which started as the Lotte Orions, mounted a three-day campaign of having its members wear the uniform through Aug. 20. (Kyodo)

Yokohama wins Japan Series crown

Yokohama wins Japan Series crown

Yokohama BayStars manager Hiroshi Gondo is tossed into the air after the team won the Japan Series championship Monday Oct. 26 at Yokohama Stadium. Yokohama, claiming the championship in six games, won its first title in 38 years and only the second in franchise history after the Taiyo Whales swept the Daimai Orions for the crown in 1960.