Fukuoka Softbank will launch the "FUKUOKA OH SADAHARU LEGACY PROJECT" (abbreviated as the "King Legacy Project)" to pass on the history and spirit of The Hawks baseball built under Sadaharu Oh to the next generation, starting from his career in Fukuoka as the leader and chairman of Sadaharu Oh.

This project is an initiative to pass on to the future as a "regional legacy" that can be passed on to the next generation as a "cultural heritage" that can be passed on to the next generation, along with successive players, officials, and The Hawks the community who have supported Fukuoka's professional baseball with Sadaharu Oh as a symbol.

We will carry out activities to make the history and ideals that Sadaharu Oh and the players have carved out in Fukuoka take root as the culture of Fukuoka's sports. In addition, in cooperation with local governments, educational institutions, and local organizations, the government will also promote the creation of a system that allows children and the younger generation to naturally come into contact with the culture of baseball and sports.

This year's main initiative is the "OH SADAHARU LEGACY DAY" (abbreviated as an iconic day to share the journey and spirit of Sadaharu Oh with fans and the community in the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham match to be held on MIZUHO PayPay Dome on Sunday, May 24th.
Title: King Legacy Day)". All The Hawks players will wear the "FUKUOKA OH SADAHARU LEGACY PROJECT Special jersey" from number "89" to the game, and will distribute replica jersey of the same design to attendees. In addition, through events and special performances, opportunities will be created to experience the inheritance of baseball culture.

In addition, number "89" is a number that symbolizes the "baseball of The Hawks" that Sadaharu Oh and others have built. It is not a number worn by a specific player, manager, or coach, but is used as a "symbol" to pass on philosophy and culture to the next generation.

▼Kenji Jojima CBO Comment▼
"Through this project, I hope that number '89' will become a special presence for Fukuoka. In the future, I would like to apply this knowledge to team building and pass on this wonderful tradition to the next generation together with the city of Fukuoka through matches and events."

▼Chairman Sadaharu Oh's comment▼
"Although this project is named after me, I feel that it is actually a collection of thoughts accumulated by many people who have been involved in The Hawks, and I hope that this initiative will serve as an opportunity for The Hawks and sports and baseball to take root naturally in Fukuoka in the future."