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This is a famous scene from the old Showa era professional baseball at Korakuen Stadium, the 3rd game of the professional baseball all-star game on July 22nd, 1980. Starting pitcher Egawa was in his second year as a pro, and Kida Isamu was a rookie with 22 wins. They were super rookies who swept the titles that year, including Pacific League MVP, Rookie of the Year, most wins, winning percentage, earned run average, most strikeouts (no title at the time), Best Nine, and Diamond Glove. The pitching of these two in their prime is a sight to behold. Then, with the score at 2 for the Central and 1 for the Pacific, in the top of the 9th inning, closer Enatsu Toyo appears! He shows his worth with his amazing fastball and control. See the old Japanese professional baseball that is not found in today's professional baseball.