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NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang to throw first pitch at Doosan Bears game
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NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang to throw first pitch at Doosan Bears game

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang will throw the ceremonial first pitch at a Doosan Bears home game on June 7.
  • Doosan Group Chairman Park Jeong-won will take the ceremonial first hit.
  • Huang will wear a uniform with the number 93, representing NVIDIA's founding year, while Park will wear number 96, for Doosan's founding year.

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang is set to make an appearance at a professional baseball game in Seoul this weekend, adding a high-profile celebrity to the stands. Huang will throw the ceremonial first pitch at the Doosan Bears' home game against the Kiwoom Heroes on June 7 at Jamsil Baseball Stadium.

The tech mogul's appearance is a significant draw, especially given his known passion for baseball. He is expected to don a custom Doosan Bears uniform for the occasion, featuring the number 93. This number holds symbolic meaning, representing the year 1993 when NVIDIA was founded.

Adding to the star power, Park Jeong-won, the Chairman of the Doosan Group and owner of the Doosan Bears, will participate as the ceremonial first batter. Park's uniform will bear the number 96, commemorating the founding year of the Doosan Group in 1896.

The event highlights a unique intersection of sports and technology, bringing together a leading figure in the global tech industry with South Korea's beloved baseball league. The presence of both Huang and Park is anticipated to generate considerable excitement among fans.

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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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