Seattle Mariners Retire Ichiro Suzuki No. 51 Jersey

The Seattle Mariners retired Ichiro Suzuki's iconic No. 51 jersey in a ceremony at T-Mobile Park, making him the third player in franchise history to receive this honor alongside Ken Griffey Jr. and Edgar Martinez. Suzuki, the first Japanese-born player inducted into the Hall of Fame with a near-unanimous 99.7% vote, was celebrated for his outstanding 19-year MLB career, which included being a 10-time All-Star, 10-time Gold Glove winner, and setting the single-season hits record in 2004. His rookie season was historic, earning both the American League Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player awards, a feat shared only with Fred Lynn. The ceremony featured tributes from baseball greats like Derek Jeter, Albert Pujols, and Ken Griffey Jr., as well as NFL legend Tom Brady, highlighting Suzuki's broad impact beyond baseball. Suzuki also paid tribute to Randy Johnson, who previously wore No. 51 and had a significant legacy with the Mariners. Throughout the event, Suzuki expressed gratitude and humor, reflecting his connection with Seattle fans and his unique personality.