Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima dies aged 892 days ago Share Save Fiona Nimoni BBC News Michael Bristow Asia-Pacific editor Share SaveGetty ImagesFormer baseball player Shigeo Nagashima, who was once one of Japan's most famous sports stars, has died aged 89. He died of pneumonia at a hospital in Tokyo, according to a statement released by his former team the Yomiuri Giants. Nicknamed Mr Giants, Nagashima won nine straight titles with the team in the 1960s and 70s, playing in 2,186 games and hitting 444 home runs. Commenting on his death, a government spokesman said Nagashima had given society "bright dreams and hopes". Getty Images Shigeo Nagashima was a star from his first season with the Yomiuri Giants, and became a household name during his playing career