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Baseball Hall of Fame Exhibition Opens, Honoring Legends

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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  • The 12th Baseball Hall of Fame Exhibition officially opened with a ceremony attended by inductees and dignitaries.
  • Honored figures included "Chacha" Peng Cheng-min, Lin Kuo-hui, and Li Lai-fa's families.
  • The exhibition aims to celebrate Taiwan's baseball history and the contributions of its legends.

The "2026 12th Baseball Hall of Fame Exhibition" officially commenced with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Hall of Fame Garden Hotel. The event celebrated the induction of "Chacha" Peng Cheng-min, Lin Kuo-hui, and Li Lai-fa's families into the Hall of Fame. Notable attendees included former Legislative Yuan President Wang Jin-pyng, Taiwan Baseball Hall of Fame Chairman Lin Hua-wei, and Vice Chairman Kuo Tai-yuan.

Returning to Lungtan today, memories flood my mind. We experienced countless spring and autumn trainings here. Spring training, in the extremely cold weather, seemed to train not only our skills but also our perseverance. These years were beautiful.

— Peng Cheng-minReflecting on his past training experiences at the Lungtan stadium during the exhibition opening.

Fans flocked to the event, with over 300 enthusiasts filling the venue. Peng Cheng-min, returning to the Lungtan stadium where he trained, expressed his emotions, stating, "Returning to Lungtan today, memories flood my mind. We experienced countless spring and autumn trainings here. Spring training, in the extremely cold weather, seemed to train not only our skills but also our perseverance. These years were beautiful."

With your companionship, Taiwanese baseball has regained its soul. Thank you.

— Peng Cheng-minExpressing gratitude to fans for their support of Taiwanese baseball.

Peng emphasized the importance of fan support, particularly during international competitions and professional league games. "With your companionship, Taiwanese baseball has regained its soul. Thank you," he said, also thanking his family for their unwavering support. Lin Hua-wei praised Peng's hitting ability and character, noting his resilience in the face of challenging times in professional baseball.

He always believed that baseball is not just about winning or losing, but more about a spirit and a legacy.

— Li Yi-yunDescribing her father Li Lai-fa's philosophy on baseball.

The exhibition also featured tributes to Li Lai-fa and Lin Kuo-hui. Li's daughter, Li Yi-yun, spoke of her father's lifelong dedication to baseball, emphasizing its spirit and legacy beyond wins and losses. Lin Hua-wei recalled Li Lai-fa as a respected player and a connoisseur of fashion. Wang Jin-pyng attended to congratulate Lin Kuo-hui's family, highlighting the significance of remembering Taiwan's baseball history.

We often say we should be Taiwanese people with memory, and we should also be baseball people with memory.

— Lin Hui-chenCommenting on the importance of recognizing historical records in Taiwanese baseball.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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