Ichiro visits Hall of Fame
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Ichiro Suzuki visited Cooperstown long before his Hall of Fame call—honoring legends and connecting with baseball’s roots.
Ichiro, who spent parts of 19 seasons in the major leagues, delivered a riveting speech in Cooperstown on Sunday, even nailing an impression of Rick Rizzs.
Ichiro Suzuki, a remarkable hitter with dazzling speed and arm strength, not only broke stereotypes during a career played across two continents but also blazed a trail for a generation of Japanese-born players in Major League Baseball.