Igawa debuts as New York Yankee

Igawa debuts as New York Yankee

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese left-hander Kei Igawa, wearing a pinstriped jersey, smiles at a news conference at Yankee Stadium on Jan. 8.

Igawa debuts as New York Yankee

Igawa debuts as New York Yankee

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese left-hander Kei Igawa, a fresh New York Yankee wearing a pinstriped jersey, shows off his back during a news conference at Yankee Stadium on Jan. 8.

Tabuchi to become new Hanshin coach

Tabuchi to become new Hanshin coach

OSAKA, Japan - Eleven-time All-Star catcher Koichi Tabuchi (C) shakes hands with Hanshin Tigers president Katsuyoshi Nozaki (L), flanked by newly appointed team manager Senichi Hoshino (R) at a press conference in Osaka on Dec. 20. Tabuchi, currently a baseball commentator, has signed a contract to join the Central League team as a chief batting coach. ''I'm simply overjoyed. I can't wait to wear the pinstriped uniform and work with the players,'' said Tabuchi, who was Hanshin's No. 1 draft pick and Rookie of the Year in 1969.

Tabuchi to become new Hanshin coach

Tabuchi to become new Hanshin coach

OSAKA, Japan - Eleven-time All-Star catcher Koichi Tabuchi (C) shakes hands with Hanshin Tigers president Katsuyoshi Nozaki (L), flanked by newly appointed team manager Senichi Hoshino (R) at a press conference in Osaka on Dec. 20. Tabuchi, currently a baseball commentator, has signed a contract to join the Central League team as a chief batting coach. ''I'm simply overjoyed. I can't wait to wear the pinstriped uniform and work with the players,'' said Tabuchi, who was Hanshin's No. 1 draft pick and Rookie of the Year in 1969.

Jack Of Diamonds - film (1967)

Jack Of Diamonds - film (1967)

Joseph Cotten & George Hamilton Characters: Ace of Diamonds, Jeff Hill Film: Jack Of Diamonds (USA/DE 1967) Director: Don Taylor 10 November 1967 Date: 10-Nov-67

The Roaring Twenties film (1939)

The Roaring Twenties film (1939)

James Cagney & Humphrey Bogart Characters: Eddie Bartlett & George Hally Film: The Roaring Twenties (USA 1939) Director: Raoul Walsh 28 October 1939 Date: 28 October 1939

Igawa debuts as New York Yankee

Igawa debuts as New York Yankee

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese left-hander Kei Igawa, a fresh New York Yankee wearing a pinstriped jersey, shows off his back during a news conference at Yankee Stadium on Jan. 8. (Kyodo)

Igawa debuts as New York Yankee

Igawa debuts as New York Yankee

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese left-hander Kei Igawa, wearing a pinstriped jersey, smiles at a news conference at Yankee Stadium on Jan. 8. (Kyodo)