Ichiro joins elite club of Hall of Famers born outside U.S.

Who's the one Hall of Fame voter who didn't find Ichiro Suzuki worthy? It wasn't me!
In my business, that knee-jerk response comes in handy. Fending off blame is a survival skill. A columnist knows he can’t fight a tidal wave of angry emails and social-media posts and, at some point, gives up trying to argue he is not, in fact, a nitwit. From there, it’s a short hop to a renunciation of any personal responsibility.
Mariners to retire Ichiro Suzuki's number after Baseball Hall of Fame election: 'A trailblazer'
On the same day that Ichiro Suzuki learned that he'd been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, the Seattle Mariners announced that they'll retire his No. 51 during the upcoming season: On August 9, we’ll officially retire Ichiro’s iconic No. 51. #IchiroHOF 8月9日に、イチローの「51」は正式に永久欠番となる。 🔗 https://t.co/7tWKi0G8Dt pic.twitter.com/d794RDFx4r
Ichiro joins elite club of Hall of Famers born outside the U.S.
When Ichiro Suzuki became the first Japanese-born player to be elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, he became the 23rd player born outside the United States (including Puerto Rico, which, though it is a U.
Worthy: A hat tip to Ichiro Suzuki for getting to the Hall of Fame one base at a time
The international significance of Ichiro Suzuki’s selection to the National Baseball Hall of Fame shouldn’t get overlooked or downplayed. It will be a benchmark moment in baseball history this summer when he becomes the first Japanese player enshrined in Cooperstown,
Who will be the first ‘true’ Ray voted into the Hall of Fame?
Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner celebrating their well-deserved elections to baseball’s Hall of Fame brings us back to a question we’ve been pondering for 20-plus years: Who will be the first “true” Ray in Cooperstown?
Even At Age 51, Ichiro Suzuki Loves Putting On A Mariners’ Uniform
New Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki, now 51, still loves putting on the Seattle Mariners' uniform for pre-game workouts.
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Ichiro's 'special' relationship with Seattle to culminate in number retirement
Throughout Ichiro Suzuki’s Major League career, the now-Hall of Fame outfielder cloaked himself in an aura of mysticism.
Ichiro Suzuki joins Mariners legends as his #51 will be retired at T-Mobile Park
Ichiro will join fellow Hall of Famers Ken Griffey Jr., Edgar Martinez, and Jackie Robinson as the only players to have their ...
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Former Seattle Mariners Shortstop Congratulates New HOF Inductee Ichiro Suzuki
When Ichiro Suzuki was announced as one of three former ... many people shared their stories about him and congratulated the Seattle Mariners hit king on making it to Cooperstown, N.Y. Many ...
Ichiro Suzuki holds back tears after Mariners' jersey retirement announcement
Seattle Mariners legend and Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki tries to hold back his tears after his team announced his jersey ...
Seattle Mariners HOF Inductee Ichiro Suzuki Talks Connection to Randy Johnson and No. 51
The first time Seattle Mariners fans saw Ichiro Suzuki was April 2, 2001, on Opening Day against the Oakland Athletics at ...
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Seattle Mariners to retire Ichiro Suzuki's No. 51 in August
The Seattle Mariners announced they will be retiring the No. 51 this August to celebrate Ichiro Suzuki as he was elected to ...
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Mariners to retire Ichiro’s No. 51
The Seattle Mariners made the surprise announcement during Ichiro's HOF election press conference Tuesday at T-Mobile Park.
Seattle Mariners Announce Giveaways For Ichiro Suzuki's Jersey Retirement
The Seattle Mariners will have several promotional days in the lead up to the 2025 Hall of Fame inductee's jersey retirement.