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Kim was an original member of the Wyverns in 2000, when the franchise replaced the Ssangbangwool Raiders. Kim spent 11 seasons with the Wyverns and captained their very first championship team in 2007.
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Became the youngest KBO pitcher to throw a no-hitter at age 20 in 1993 β a record that still stands.
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Kim also thanked the Bears for letting him take the new job in the middle of their postseason run.