Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Founding and the Opening of the New Stadium
Hanwha Group announced on the 13th that Chairman Kim Seung-yeon visited Daejeon Hanwha Life Ballpark on the 11th to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the founding of the professional baseball team Hanwha Eagles and the opening of the new stadium.
Chairman Kim encouraged the players and team officials, saying, "We have created 40 years of Eagles history with the world's best fans," and added, "Let's repay with the Eagles' own story that makes our hearts race with the passionate cheers of 'Strongest Hanwha.'"
Hanwha Group Chairman Kim Seung-yeon is visiting the Eagles baseball game and greeting fans. Photo by Hanwha
Chairman Kim has been the team owner for 40 years since the founding and has held a 10% stake in the team since 1993. According to the company, he frequently visits the baseball team to encourage the players and connect with the fans so that Hanwha Eagles can regain the prestige they had when they won the championship in 1999.
Hanwha Group stated, "Chairman Kim has earned the nickname 'Victory Fairy' from fans due to the higher winning percentage when he visits the stadium compared to usual." On the 11th, Hanwha defeated the Kiwoom Heroes 12-2, led by Ryu Hyun-jin's scoreless pitching and hits from all starting players.
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