On Thursday, we learned that Ichiro Suzuki will hit the pause button on his legendary playing career, and we may never see him as an active player again. He was one of the most exciting, unique and extraordinary players of all time. In an era of home run hitters, Ichiro showed us one could be a star with bunts, infield hits and stolen bases.
And Ichiro set a record -- a cherished record -- that may never be broken. Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hit streak is the Holy Grail, the one record we all assume to be the most untouchable.