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Ichiro expresses gratitude entering Mariners Hall of Fame
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Ichiro Suzuki's Uniquely Superb Hall of Fame Career - Cooperstown Cred
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Cooperstown Notebook: The 2023 Progress Report, Part II
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Ichiro Suzuki shows humor off the field
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Mr. 3000: Ichiro is a pioneer for Japanese hitters in the majors
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Ichiro Suzuki's 4,000th hit will be a milestone to celebrate - Sports Illustrated
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Ichiro Suzuki's Uniquely Superb Hall of Fame Career - Cooperstown Cred
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Let's appreciate how long Ichiro has been playing professional baseball
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Despite his small stature, how was Ichiro Suzuki able to throw so far and fast? - Quora
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Ichiro Suzuki retires after illustrious MLB career
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Ichiro's honour by Mariners seems a precursor to Cooperstown
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In the matter of The People vs. Ichiro - Lookout Landing
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Relationship with father was difficult for Ichiro
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TIL that when Ichiro Suzuki learned the Seattle Mariners were going to give him #51, the same number worn by pitching great Randy Johnson, he sent Johnson a personal message promising not