Ichiro Suzuki statue unveiling goes awry as bronze bat snaps during ceremony
As broadcaster Rick Rizzs declared we're going to count down from 51! a nod to Suzuki's jersey number, which was retired by the Seattle Mariners, the curtain covering the bronze statue was pulled down, and so, too, went the bat.
SF Giants reflect on Ichiro's career ahead of Hall of Fame induction
Ichiro just kind of nodded, and I got it, Melvin said. Not only is he a great baseball player that commits to playing every day and wants to be there for his team every day.