The newly-retired Ichiro Suzuki will have to wait to be eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame of another five years.
On Thursday, before his adoring fans in Tokyo, Ichiro retired. It was a moment that brought tears to his teammates and caused an outporing of emotion from those in the stands.
And for good reason. The Seattle Mariners star was one of baseball’s best players for more than a decade. From historical accomplishments to the lighter side of the sport, Ichiro is one of the more entertaining players to take the field playing America’s pastime.
A look at his career hightlights:
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“The first hit”
Ichiro’s first hit off of Oakland’s TJ Matthews.