[Photo] Retiring Kim Young-hoon delivers an emotional ceremonial first pitch

Published:2026.10.30 ・ 19:14

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The 2026-2027 KCC Pro Basketball League match between Goyang Sono and Seoul Samsung was held on the 30th at the Goyang Sono Arena in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province.

Sono's Kim Young-hoon, whose retirement ceremony was scheduled, performs a ceremonial first pitch to wish for victory before the game.

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