Legendary Korean Baseball Player and Manager Baek In-chun Dies at 84
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Former South Korean professional baseball player and manager Baek In-chun, known as the 'Immortal .400 hitter', has died at the age of 84 due to cerebral infarction. Baek was the only player in Korean professional baseball history to hit over .400 in a season. He played in both South Korea and Japan, winning batting titles in both leagues. After his playing career, he managed several teams and led LG to their first championship in 1990. The Korea Baseball Organization will hold a funeral for Baek.
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