Respecting Jeong Hoon: Lotte Players Wear Special Patches, Gift a Victory

The Lotte Giants baseball team held a retirement ceremony for player Jeong Hoon at Sajik Stadium before their game against the LG Twins on June 26. Players honored Jeong Hoon by wearing special eye patches inscribed with his name, "JUNG HOON," during the game. This gesture reflected the team's respect for their veteran teammate.

Jeong Hoon spent his entire 16-season professional career with the Lotte Giants, beginning in 2006. The team's decision to wear the eye patches was inspired by a similar tribute to former player Lee Dae-ho, demonstrating a continuation of the club's culture of honoring its long-serving members. The ceremony and the players' tribute aimed to celebrate Jeong Hoon's contributions to the team.

The team's gesture of wearing the eye patches, even though they could not wear their uniforms in the same way as during Lee Dae-ho's retirement, symbolized their deep respect and support for Jeong Hoon. The article notes that the players' actions also resulted in a victory for the team on that day, adding a celebratory note to the occasion.

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Even if we can't wear uniforms like senior Lee Dae-ho did...