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After 4,000 hits in the US and Japan, Ichiro Suzuki is a star in his own right, MLB
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Ichiro Suzuki - Wikipedia
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Baseball legend Ichiro retires: I regret nothing
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Mariners Icon Ichiro Suzuki Announces Retirement In Japan
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Ichiro walks off into history in 'sayonara' at Tokyo Dome
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Ichiro announces retirement; Mariners beat A's in 12 innings - The Columbian
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Ichiro Suzuki Gets a Final Bow in Tokyo - WSJ
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Ichiro, 45, doesn't know when it'll be time to quit - ESPN
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Suzuki a Surprise Guest at Matsuzaka Retirement Ceremony - Rafu Shimpo
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Will Ichiro Be Our Last Universally Beloved Superstar? - The Ringer
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WATCH: Classic ⚾: Ichiro's last stand
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Ichiro Suzuki retirement: Ken Griffey Jr, others share memories, tributes - Sports Illustrated
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Ichiro Suzuki surprised Daisuke Matsuzaka at his retirement ceremony last night : r/baseball