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My Take
I'll be honest, this guy is pure old-school Hiroshima Carp magic to me, the lightning-fast shortstop in the red helmet who'd reach base and then just vanish into a cloud of stolen bags. Number 7, born up in Ashibetsu in snowy Hokkaido, and somehow built like a leadoff hitter sent from the baseball gods, all wheels and instinct. What I love is that he didn't fade after hanging up the cleats; he just slid right into the booth as a commentator and popped up on TV as an actor and personality, talking as quick as he used to run. So many athletes shrink once the spotlight moves on, but he kept that easy, grinning energy. To me he's proof that some heroes never really stop running.
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Overview
Yoshihiko Takahashi is a former professional baseball player born on March 13, 1957, in Ashibetsu, Hokkaido, Japan. He built his playing career as a speedy leadoff hitter and is associated with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. After retiring from professional play, he transitioned into broadcasting and entertainment, working as a baseball commentator, analyst, actor, and television personality.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Yoshihiko Takahashi
- Name (Japanese)
- 高橋慶彦
- Reading
- たかはし よしひこ
- Born
- March 13, 1957 (age 69)
- Origin
- Ashibetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
- Height
- 176 cm
- Occupation
- Baseball player / Actor / Television personality / Baseball commentator / Baseball analyst
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rooster
2. Background
- High school
- Josai University Senior High School (城西大学附属城西高等学校)
3. Works & records
Works summary
- Appearances
- 24 (1980–2015)
- By year
- 1980: 1, 1981: 1, 1982: 2, 1985: 1, 1994: 1, 2013: 1, 2015: 1
- Debut work
- 君の声が聞こえる／青春の1ページ
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Film | アゲイン 28年目の甲子園 | 2015 |
| Film | ダイヤモンド | 2013 |
| Past TV appearances | ソリトン 野望山馳参寺!めざせプリティ・リーグ・上智大女子野球部 高橋慶彦の特訓で変身 | 1994 |
| Discography | 今が青春パートII | 1985 |
| Discography | 鏡の中のメモリー／想い出は風のように | 1982 |
| Discography | 僕の世界へ／君の声がきこえる | 1982 |
| Discography | うわさのセクシークイーン／ハッピーナイスデイ | 1981 |
| Discography | 君の声が聞こえる／青春の1ページ | 1980 |
| Discography | 高橋慶彦のテーマ | |
| Past TV appearances | 東芝GOODDAY GOODMUSIC | |
| Past TV appearances | ラジオ日本ジャイアンツナイター | |
| Past TV appearances | 象印クイズ ヒントでピント | |
| Past TV appearances | BASEBALL Real&Live | |
| Past TV appearances | ナマ虎スタジアム | |
| Past TV appearances | ゴールデンナイター・プロ野球中継 | |
| Past TV appearances | KBCジャンボナイター・KBCダイナミックホークス実況中継 | |
| Past TV appearances | 夢空間スポーツ | |
| Past TV appearances | 高橋慶彦のスポーツ一番 | |
| Past TV appearances | スーパーワイド | |
| Past TV appearances | 平成教育委員会 | |
| Past TV appearances | 奇跡体験!アンビリバボー | |
| Past TV appearances | 週刊パパたいむ | |
| Past TV appearances | 報道ステーション | |
| Past TV appearances | BS松竹東急ベースボールシアター |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was Yoshihiko Takahashi born?
Born March 13, 1957 (age 69).
Where is Yoshihiko Takahashi from?
Yoshihiko Takahashi is from Ashibetsu, Hokkaido, Japan.
What does Yoshihiko Takahashi do?
Yoshihiko Takahashi works as Baseball player, Actor, Television personality, Baseball commentator, Baseball analyst.
How tall is Yoshihiko Takahashi?
Yoshihiko Takahashi is 176 cm.
What is Yoshihiko Takahashi known for?
Notable works include アゲイン 28年目の甲子園, ダイヤモンド, ソリトン 野望山馳参寺!めざせプリティ・リーグ・上智大女子野球部 高橋慶彦の特訓で変身.
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