Ichiro Suzuki rode off into the sunset, then immediately back into it by retiring from playing and instantly walking into a front office role with the Mariners. It’s unclear if this is really it for Ichiro’s playing career — but it got us thinking about some of out favorite moments from his career.
Comparing how much he’s changed over the years.
Ichiro arriving at #MarinersST in 2001, and 17 years later. pic.twitter.com/VNr83oyd6Y
— Seattle Times Sports (@SeaTimesSports) March 7, 2018
Sexy Ichiro’s home plate pose.
Ichiro now holds record for most runs scored by a Japanese player. So here’s home plate: http://t.co/OUEL3APFU8 pic.twitter.com/N1502hn3nD
— WBC Baseball (@WBCBaseball) April 27, 2015
When he met Michael Jordan while wearing a giant Tom and Jerry turtleneck over 20 years ago.
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When he reminded us he could still make plays at 44.
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When he said he wanted to play until he was 50.
Even if his quote was a little dark.
Never leave us, Ichiro. pic.twitter.com/4ZaSMdDTSV
— SB Nation (@SBNation) March 30, 2017