Hiroshima Toyo Carp Remember Atomic Bomb Victims With Special Uniforms
Thursday night, on the 70th anniversary of an atomic bomb devastating their city during World War II, the Carp remembered the victims with a special “Peace Night” during their game against the Hanshin Tigers. Every player on the team wore a uniform bearing number 86 — for Aug. 6, the date in 1945 of the bombing. Arcing over the number on the back of the jersey was the word “HIROSHIMA....