The company that kept the Colonel Sanders doll, which was thrown into the Dotonbori River in Osaka by a Hanshin Tigers fan in 1985 and discovered 24 years later, decided to hold a memorial service at a shrine because it was too old to preserve it. I announced what I had done.
When the Hanshin Tigers won the league championship in 1985, enthusiastic fans held up a Colonel Sanders doll that was installed at a fast food restaurant in Dotonbori, saying it resembled Barth, who won the Triple Crown at the time. He threw it into the Dotonbori River and lost his whereabouts.
After that, Hanshin continued to be in a long slump, and among fans it was referred to as ``The Curse of Colonel Sanders.'' However, 24 years later, in 2009, it was discovered during maintenance work on a promenade along a river, and it was discovered in Osaka and Fukushima. It was stored at a branch of a company that operates a fast food restaurant in the ward.
However, 15 years have passed since it returned to earth, and the doll has deteriorated to such an extent that the paint has peeled off and there are holes. It was announced that a memorial service was held.
Japan KFC Holdings, which has been keeping the doll, said, ``We are extremely disappointed to have to say goodbye to the doll who miraculously survived, but the doll, which has been loved by many people including professional baseball fans, will remain in good condition.'' I am filled with gratitude.''