Sachio Kinugasa's Iron Man Record - The Feat of Consecutive Game Appearances
An examination of Sachio Kinugasa's Japanese record 2,215 consecutive game appearances (a world record when set in 1987). This article analyzes his indomitable spirit of playing through hit-by-pitches, his role as a core player during the Hiroshima Carp's golden era, and the historical significance of the Iron Man record.