Ichiro's Mariners Hall of Fame Induction: FULL SPEECH

Ichiro addresses the crowd as he is honored as the 10th member of the Mariners Hall of Fame.




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[aking]

He's easily a first ballot Hall of Famer.

[stevensmoley]

I think the most mind blowing Ichiro stat is that he came to MLB at the age of 27 and STILL got 3, 000 hits. That will probably never happen again.

[Lionlover]

I love ichiro's first words: What's up Seattle!

[cocoyam]

ジョン、ありがとう。



初めてのチームメートのうち３人がここに来てくれています。

[charlesmurphy]

Ichiro was a ballbuster in the clubhouse. Busting up poker games slurping loudly on noodles right next to the guys. A 5'9 Japanese smart ass that arguably was Ty Cobb reincarnated on the field, yet was Lou Gehrig off of it.

Now name the Trophy for the WBC after Ichiro Suzuki. He's largely responsible for the tournament to even exist.

[archipelago]

I’m not even a Mariners or even general Seattle fan… but this makes me choke up. What a story, what a person… he’s tremendous example of what makes life worth living and what we live for.

[megangaukroger]

This is the man who is the sole reason I have been an Aussie Mariners fan for over 20 years

[fezzik]

Major respect for this man from a die hard Red Sox fan. I’ve always been so impressed by him. Had he come over earlier than age 27 he’d be the all-time hit leader for sure.

[hansel]

No need to introduce him as Ichiro Suzuki…he’s one of MLB’s only single-name stars. The greatest Asian baseball player to make it in America…so many before and after him have not lived up to the extreme hype.
Ichiro changed baseball…and for the better.
Ichiro changed the way Americans view Asian imports, then and now. Thanks for not only living up to the expectations throughout your career but exceeding all expectations.

[mikeyf]

I love how he turns and nods at every one he thanks. So genuine, despite a (small, but still) language barrier. Respect is universal. His talent is universal. We’ll never forget Ichiro.

[kiyotoeba]

I will never ever give ichiro any advice, but I am gonna give you some advice, save that speech, you gonna need it in three years.
Hall of fame. Can’t wait.

[dylanreed]

You know somebody is legendary when they're just known by one

[myronjenkins]

Ten straight 200 hit seasons, a record. Always a pleasure to watch this man hit, field, and run the bases. Was able to see him play in person several times. A tremendous example of how to play the game and how to live. I remember his chase for the all-time hits in a season record and when the classy Sisler family was there to congratulate him. And such a wonderful speech. He worked hard to deliver it in English and brought the house down. Again.

[chrisharris]

Ichiro was one of my idols growing up his style of play was one like no other. Congrats Seattle fans!

[lowkeyzaybo]

ichiro was always a great example of how to be on & off the field. legend 4L.

[MistahFrizz]

If anybody deserves an induction, it's Ichiro. I grew up watching this man. What an icon

[カナタ-sj]

「ワッツアップ、シアトル！」









最初のチームメートのうちの3人がここに来てくれています。

























ファンへの感謝「これからも私は全力を尽くし続けます」

（イチローコールが続く）

[mitsuhisamizutani]

Ichiro san is a pretty hilarious gentleman.
I think he never forgets about gratitude for anything and also, he is modesty.
Brilliant!!!

[NN-ozrr]

Ichiro is a mythic tier player. If we didn't have video footage of his gameplay, highlights, and achievements, then his story would be unbelievable. Absolute legend.

[steev]

Yankee fan checking in... this was a special moment and I loved it as much as any Mariner fan. Be glad you have him, he's one of a kind.