""I actually wore the 2001 jersey as a sample for him. I was happy that I was still able to fit in that uniform.""
""I'm a sports fan. I have loved this stuff since I was a kid playing it. And baseball in particular...""
The Seattle Mariners unveiled a bronze statue of Ichiro Suzuki, honoring his legacy with the team. The statue, created by sculptor Lou Cella, features Suzuki in his iconic 2001 rookie year uniform. Despite a humorous moment during the reveal when the bat bent backward, the event was well-received. Suzuki's influence on the Mariners began in 2001 when he won AL MVP and Rookie of the Year. He retired as a Mariner in 2019, solidifying his status as a franchise icon alongside Ken Griffey Jr. and Edgar Martinez.
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