Koichi Kaye Kaminishi ‘lived a lot of his life by baseball rules’
Koichi Kaye Kaminishi was overwhelmed by the attention he received back in January when he turned 102.
The spry centenarian met Sim, city councillors, spoke to media and signed a baseball at an event that included remarks from Japan’s Consul General Kohei Maruyama. At 102, he knew his days were numbered but it was only last Thursday that he picked up a new passport — an indication of his positive outlook on life, despite his challenges.
The 'vacuum cleaner' He always insisted he was never a "star player," although did earn the nickname "the vacuum cleaner" from teammates for his ability to scoop up balls. 'Fairness, fair play and sportsmanship' He eventually settled in Kamloops, where he worked at various jobs before operating a motel. And he continued to play baseball, which was more than a game for him, as Ed explained.
Since his death, the family continues to hear how much of an inspiration Kaminishi was to people young and old.
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