【From 2000】Weekly Baseball October 9th Issue (Nagashima Giants Championship Commemorative Issue)

【Original Item from 2000】Weekly Baseball October 9th Issue (Nagashima Giants Championship Commemorative Issue)

Dramatic! Number 3's Dream Dance. Recording the Nagashima Giants' Championship to Cap the 20th Century

This is a memorial issue detailing the 2000 Central League Championship Series, the last of the 20th century and the millennium year. Relive the excitement of that night, when drama unfolded in the bottom of the 9th inning from a 0-4 deficit against the Chunichi Dragons, brought back to life with abundant photographs.

▶︎ Issue Highlights
• Cover:
• A scene of manager Shigeo Nagashima being hoisted high by the players in a celebratory circle.
• Opening Gravure:
• A special feature titled Giants Millennium V!.
• A prominent photo of Tomohiro Nioka, who hit a walk-off home run and circled the bases to return home, is featured.
• Advertisement & Historical Context:
• The back cover features an advertisement for the Dreamcast game Pro Yakyu Team o Tsukurou!. This page, offering a glimpse into the gaming culture and immense popularity of baseball at the time, holds significant archival value.

▶︎ Condition
• Publication Date: October 9, 2000 (Baseball Magazine Sha)
• Condition: Although it is a magazine from nearly a quarter-century ago, the cover retains its gloss, and it is in good condition with no major tears or stains.

▶︎ Recommended For:
• Giants fans who were thrilled by the Millennium Lineup led by manager Shigeo Nagashima.
• Those who wish to revisit the legendary game of consecutive home runs by Eto and Nioka in print.
• Collectors of historical milestones in professional baseball.