When cameras panned across the crowd during Game 2 of the World Series between the Blue Jays and the Dodgers, something peculiar caught viewers’ attention. One person stood out in a crowd of jerseys and caps in the most unique way. This mysterious person was wearing a white suit with a black bow tie and had a distinguishing beard. He wasn’t simply supporting the local team; he might have been channelling a Japanese baseball icon from decades ago that had nothing to do with Canada or America.

The anonymous fan, who sat right behind home plate, looked a lot like the man who started Kentucky Fried Chicken. His theatrical look set off a flurry of speculation on social media, with baseball fans making connections across the Pacific Ocean. It felt like the timing was planned, especially because

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