Junro Anan

Junro Anan (阿南 準郎, Anan Junrō; September 2, 1937 – July 30, 2024) was a Japanese professional baseball player who played for the Hiroshima Carp from 1956 to 1967. From 1968 to 1970 he played for the Kintetsu Buffaloes. He later served as a manager for Hiroshima. He played in the Japan Central League and the Japan Pacific League.

Junro Anan
Infielder
Born: (1937-09-02)September 2, 1937
Died: July 30, 2024(2024-07-30) (aged 86)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
NPB debut
1956, for the Hiroshima Carp
Last appearance
October 19, 1970, for the Kintetsu Buffaloes
NPB statistics (through 1970)
Hits	746
Home runs	34
Base on balls	221
Runs batted in	254
Stolen Bases	43
Batting average	.218
Slugging percentage	.267
Teams
As player Hiroshima Carp/Hiroshima Toyo Carp (1956–1968) Kintetsu Buffaloes (1969–1970) As manager Hiroshima Toyo Carp (1986–1988) As coach Kintetsu Buffaloes (1971–1973) Hiroshima Toyo Carp (1974–1985)

Anan was born on September 2, 1937.^[1] He died on July 30, 2024, at the age of 86. His former team, Hiroshima, wore badges of mourning and displayed flags at half-mast during the game following his death.^[2]