Ichiro exits his final game to a rousing ovation

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  • Ichiro Suzuki is removed in the bottom of the 8th in his final game and receives a rousing ovation from the crowd in Japan
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  • @MLB
    @MLB  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4430

    How much will you miss Ichiro?

    • @mystermysterio5348
      @mystermysterio5348 5 ปีที่แล้ว +187

      Very Much...Respect! #51

    • @woahmama4814
      @woahmama4814 5 ปีที่แล้ว +115

      Way too much 😭😭

    • @socal3154
      @socal3154 5 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      I miss him so much. I was introduced to him in a video game called "MVP Baseball 2003".

    • @brandonklug5427
      @brandonklug5427 5 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      He was one of my all-time favorite players on the Mariners. He was truly my inspiration, and he was the reason why I truly loved baseball with all my heart. Thank you Ichiro for all the memories. And we hope to see you soon in Cooperstown!

    • @Bongaboi151
      @Bongaboi151 5 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      A lot. He is a god. He will be HOF first ballot.

  • @huddahhuddah3315
    @huddahhuddah3315 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3693

    He started in Japan.
    He finished in Japan.
    What a ride, what a journey, what a career.
    Bless you, Ichiro.

    • @fj3940
      @fj3940 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Huddah Huddah ありがとうございます😊

    • @panowa8319
      @panowa8319 5 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      He started as a Mariner, finished as a Mariner.

    • @user-rm2lf6cn6z
      @user-rm2lf6cn6z 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      is great baseball player in Japan

    • @themouse6539
      @themouse6539 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      :(

    • @omegaman6193
      @omegaman6193 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Huddah Huddah I’m pretty sure everybody got that without you having to spell it out. It was obviously the intention.

  • @broncodeviltexas
    @broncodeviltexas 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3412

    I always think of an interview Ichiro did years back. He was asked, "what do you think of guys getting mad and breaking the bat ". Ichiro said "I would never do that, I respect the maker of the bat".

    • @christiangreathouse9946
      @christiangreathouse9946 5 ปีที่แล้ว +226

      That goes to show you how different we are here in America.. kinda sad if you ask me...

    • @michaelreynolds3592
      @michaelreynolds3592 5 ปีที่แล้ว +434

      Even more so... He once threw his bat after a bad hit, and it hurt him so much, that he sent apology letters to the ones who made his bats. And promised from that day forward he would never do it again. After every hit from that day, he gently laid his bat to the ground.

    • @KayceeJonesCKiwas
      @KayceeJonesCKiwas 4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      He's a respectable guy with class.

    • @floresaza253
      @floresaza253 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Even when he is trying to get an infield base hit he always places the bat on the ground. Never tosses it, never flips it.

    • @jwpark417
      @jwpark417 4 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      Modern day samurai with his bat as his sword.

  • @earleynation4460
    @earleynation4460 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1848

    He started in Japan
    He played for the Mariners
    He played for the Yankees
    He played for the Marlins
    He ended in Japan
    What a road.

    • @kendallevans4079
      @kendallevans4079 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Should have stopped after the Yankee's job......most MLB players never know when to call it quits and it looks really fucked to hang on for 10 more hits....I though Ichiro was beyond that but I guess not

    • @earleynation4460
      @earleynation4460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      MANCHESTER UNITED Soccer already is bigger than baseball. It will never be #1 in Usa though ;)

    • @kendallevans4079
      @kendallevans4079 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @MANCHESTER UNITED Hardly. Soccer will NEVER be bigger than American football in America for a number of reasons. 1) it's boring and low scoring. 2) the "stars" look like 80's new wave singers 3) at 90 minutes, it's way to long. 4) The 'fans" are just a bunch of drunken hooligans. Baseball requires many skills and fans have to pay attention to the game to understand it, not get drunk and fight.....LOL...

    • @allergicsabobo3800
      @allergicsabobo3800 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Soccer is a sport played by SUCKERS

    • @dustinfulks8166
      @dustinfulks8166 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @MANCHESTER UNITED F.C. Who asked ?🤣

  • @41Brother2
    @41Brother2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2661

    Dear Japan
    Thank you for letting us borrow your legend for 20 years. He will soon be forever enshrined in Cooperstown where he was destined to be since day one. Enjoy your retirement Ichiro, we'll miss you.
    Thank you,
    America

    • @Cliffem82
      @Cliffem82 5 ปีที่แล้ว +322

      41Brother
      Thank you for making a great sport named baseball, and having been sharing it with us since 1871 in Japan. Fans like you always make baseball greater. Cheers.
      Japan

    • @supersonicz06
      @supersonicz06 5 ปีที่แล้ว +97

      @@Cliffem82 this was beautiful. We need a world like this ^^

    • @thesite
      @thesite 5 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      @@supersonicz06 I know right? I'm getting teary eyed over here

    • @ryanjones7681
      @ryanjones7681 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      I'm an American and I support this message

    • @akawauchi2244
      @akawauchi2244 5 ปีที่แล้ว +80

      As a Japanese, I’d like to thank all the MLB fans in the United States for welcoming our awesome, player, or even pride of Japan, warmly into your country’s league. We, the Japanese people were all inspired by Ichiro, who opened up the path into MLB as a Japanese person, which we all used think was impossible. As a baseball player (though my icon is ice hockey), I would like to reply with a thank you for your support in the United States.
      Oh and btw, don’t mind my terrible English. I haven’t spoken English in a while, and I forgot how to speak English...
      Sincerely,
      Japan

  • @NJindypro
    @NJindypro 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1927

    Nobody can hate Ichiro. Class act, always played hard

    • @JungleEddie
      @JungleEddie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I do not hate him but he is nowhere near Pete Rose. The Japanese league has never been and never will be the equal of the MLB. If you want to could total hits add in Pete Rose's minor league career.

    • @JungleEddie
      @JungleEddie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Melo Bryant , he is no Rod Carew, or Rickey Henderson (1500 more walks and 900 more stolen bases), or Hank Aaron (who managed 3700+ hits with over 700 of them being homeruns). If Albert Pujols retired now I would put him ahead of Ichiro as a hitter but he will have a couple more crappy seasons to drop his stats.

    • @lucasr2050
      @lucasr2050 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      apparently 11 people do

    • @deamn46
      @deamn46 5 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      JungleEddie
      ichiro>pete rose
      definitely

    • @bensonhsu9359
      @bensonhsu9359 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      @@JungleEddie Ichiro had higher batting average and hits in MLB than Japanese league, if he started in MLB he will get more hits than pete rose

  • @sebastianmorrissette4119
    @sebastianmorrissette4119 2 ปีที่แล้ว +339

    just looking at yusei kikuchi's reaction at the end tells you all you need to know about how much he meant to baseball and all Japanese baseball players

    • @miraeja
      @miraeja ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Oh man 😭😭😭😭😭 that hit me down deep

    • @blueseercontent
      @blueseercontent 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

      It was his major league debut too 😭 Making your debut when someone who I bet was your idol as a Japanese baseball player retires? What a moment

  • @bradleymamba24
    @bradleymamba24 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1072

    Even though he will make the Hall Of Fame easily, first ballot, he is one of the most underrated players ever. Based on his accomplishments alone in The MLB he should easily be considered a top 10 player of all time. He was a great hitter with so many hitting records, and a great fielder. Very quiet man who loved the game of baseball. If he would’ve came to the MLB sooner he could possibly even be considered the ‘Goat’.

    • @AnimeFeverTime
      @AnimeFeverTime 5 ปีที่แล้ว +90

      Ty. Seen a lot of "Greatest players of all time" lists that seem to just forget his crazy stats. Every now and then in a sport you'll get a complete star class athlete like that who keeps quiet, grinds it out and perfects his crafts while the cameras/media focus on other things. Don't sleep on the quiet ones! Don't get me started about Duncan.

    • @biteme9505
      @biteme9505 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@AnimeFeverTime in other word, he's a real life anime

    • @bradleymamba24
      @bradleymamba24 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Np AnimeFeverTime

    • @benhardy5298
      @benhardy5298 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      I would say that Ichiro IS the GOAT. Based not only on his hitting, but the 10 gold gloves and all of his other accomplishments.

    • @sliceofcheese9302
      @sliceofcheese9302 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I wouldn't say his underrated he's just not flashy like some of the Hall of Famers and doesn't get much attention compared to others.

  • @sergon2364
    @sergon2364 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2023

    Just that fact that Yusei Kikuchi grew up idolizing Ichiro, makes his big league debut in his home country of Japan with his idol in right field, and saying goodbye to him as well. That’s a crazy story

    • @johncahalane007
      @johncahalane007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +203

      The emotion kikuchi showed just really hit home to me how important ichiro is to Japan. I knew he was well liked by pretty much everyone, but when is the last time we saw a rookie cry at a retirees last game?

    • @7StarHeryla
      @7StarHeryla 5 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      I cried like he did

    • @jaimehenriquez4688
      @jaimehenriquez4688 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      onions man! stop.cutting onions!!

    • @fj3940
      @fj3940 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      SerGon23 ありがとうございます😊

    • @grandadmiralthrawn3494
      @grandadmiralthrawn3494 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Epic

  • @ct53222
    @ct53222 5 ปีที่แล้ว +724

    Kikuchi crying saying goodbye to his hero that teared me up a little

    • @kvltizt
      @kvltizt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yep, I see it now.

    • @gmr7494
      @gmr7494 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Wonder what he said to him? I like to think he said something like, "No tears" or something legendary like that.

    • @Takaki529
      @Takaki529 5 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      @@gmr7494 He said "頑張って(Ganbatte)" which means "Do your best" in Japanese. guess he wanted to encourage Kikuchi just has started his MLB career.

    • @fj3940
      @fj3940 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kilzad Birth ありがとうございます😊

  • @emailschmemail9327
    @emailschmemail9327 5 ปีที่แล้ว +681

    Dee Gordon with the classy bow of respect even though Ichiro was all like “no bring it in bro”

    • @okkcomputer
      @okkcomputer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      dee gordon is a great dude

    • @Nobody-xe9fc
      @Nobody-xe9fc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Dee's always been a good guy. Remember the time he homered for José?

    • @tntcrewEJ
      @tntcrewEJ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ichiro looked pissed to me.

    • @Ezmunny14
      @Ezmunny14 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right!

    • @hsun7997
      @hsun7997 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bowing in that situation is awkward and weird.

  • @user-li3in4uz9u
    @user-li3in4uz9u 5 ปีที่แล้ว +276

    MLB career 2001-2019 (Age:27-45)
    Batting Average .311
    Hit 3089
    Home run 117
    Stolen Base 509
    2× Batting Champ
    3× Silver Slugger
    10× Gold Glove
    10× All-Star
    MVP & ROY(2001)
    MLB record
    ・single season hit:262
    ・Most concective seasons with 200 or more hit:10 seasons

  • @ryankcobleigh
    @ryankcobleigh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +568

    I love how Dee Gordon bowed and Ichiro was like “no, come on” and they hugged. And that embrace with Kikuchi... there will never be another Ichiro. Legend

    • @dil09ful
      @dil09ful 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I said the same thing.

    • @yellowflamegaulent3902
      @yellowflamegaulent3902 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same

    • @benjamingilespinosa7303
      @benjamingilespinosa7303 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Time stamp ?

    • @Phat-Boi
      @Phat-Boi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Benjamin Gil Espinosa 1:18

    • @prdsilnd5541
      @prdsilnd5541 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Great moment, Dee just wanted to bow to a legend not feeling worthy of a hug “I don’t need no hug dog” and of course Ichiro is way too humble for that

  • @SuperVellyMack
    @SuperVellyMack 5 ปีที่แล้ว +584

    Yes I shed a few tears in honor of the great Ichiro Suzuki

  • @SandyCheeksVaccum
    @SandyCheeksVaccum 3 ปีที่แล้ว +344

    1:17
    "I don't need no hug, dog *bows*"
    "No. Come on, guy. Come on. Yeah. I love you man."
    "I love you too. I'll miss you."
    And the EVER so slight smile from Ichiro just proves how much guys who barely played with him matter to him.

    • @TheBrainSpecialist
      @TheBrainSpecialist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      After Griff got him to come out of his shell in 09 he really embraced the role of "team dad" especially with the Marlins. Everyone there looked up to him.

  • @gabos7892
    @gabos7892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +367

    After he walked off the field, he should have walked straight into Cooperstown.

    • @xxmayhemxx6662
      @xxmayhemxx6662 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Should’ve just had a golden carriage ascending to the skies where he belongs.

    • @wixxed
      @wixxed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      he will be unanimous when his day comes

    • @MarkSmithhhh
      @MarkSmithhhh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh he will...

  • @KVirello
    @KVirello 5 ปีที่แล้ว +414

    I'm so happy he got to do this in a Mariners uniform in Japan. It couldn't be any more perfect.

    • @41Brother2
      @41Brother2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Right? Like how many foreign born players get the opportunity to retire like that? In their home country, playing for the team they're most remembered for playing with?
      The ultimate perfect end to a baseball career.

    • @Awesome-oh7op
      @Awesome-oh7op 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Its seriously seems like a movie scene😢

    • @JovanKK
      @JovanKK 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why did they play in japan? To honor ichiro? Or do some mlb games are played in japan regularly?

    • @miraeja
      @miraeja ปีที่แล้ว

      Perfect 😢

    • @katalina256
      @katalina256 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@JovanKKI'm pretty sure it was a very fortunate coincidence. American sports leagues do sometimes just play in other countries for promotion.

  • @bharvey2010
    @bharvey2010 5 ปีที่แล้ว +371

    As a kid who grew up in the Pacific Northwest playing baseball and watching this man play, Seattle will always love you Ichiro!

    • @llabronco
      @llabronco 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Same, I grew up in the PNW too and I vividly remember the time and excitement when he joined Seattle.

    • @bharvey2010
      @bharvey2010 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@llabronco I was a little on the younger side so I know now that I truly didn't understand how special it was, which kind of bums me out. Regardless, that was always be a very special time in Seattle sports for us all!

    • @aiirraidzz125
      @aiirraidzz125 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I grew up in the PNW 20 minutes away from Seattle. I was kid and always liked forward to watching mariners game after I got out of school. Good days

    • @dewmontain123
      @dewmontain123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      haha i remember i went to a baseball game the year 2000 in seattle. i was so excited to see ichiro

  • @TacoStacks
    @TacoStacks 5 ปีที่แล้ว +545

    He's one of the best of the best !

    • @shelaneyleppell1654
      @shelaneyleppell1654 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes he was and it was a honor to watch him here in Seattle all the time.

    • @leatherneck8582
      @leatherneck8582 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      2 yrs late, however.....I felt he showed a level of respect for our game that's lost on current players, and the Mariners sure did show him the respect back!

  • @Tourokukei
    @Tourokukei 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Ichiro is great. No question. But the club that made this honorable exit possible is also amazing. Mariners could have simply not sign with Ichiro for 2019, but they maintained his contract so that Ichiro is honored and the Japanese fans can see the greatest hero's honorable exit. We say Japan is a country of respect, but I think this event truly showed the kindness of Americans and how they show true respect. As a Japanese fan, I am so grateful not only to Ichiro but the people who made this happen. BTW I cried like a kid watching this.

    • @Jackiezyon
      @Jackiezyon 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I disagree the 2017 season was a disaster because of the treatment of Ichiro. The Mariners had no choice but to do this to save face.

  • @Covert_Smalls
    @Covert_Smalls 5 ปีที่แล้ว +343

    The hug with Felix was particularly touching. The two current M's with the longest history on the team, and Felix perhaps sensing his own end before long.

    • @thafamilyjules
      @thafamilyjules 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      MikeUnthertz well said

    • @yellowflamegaulent3902
      @yellowflamegaulent3902 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Now Kyle Seager has the l9ngest history on that team

    • @BlackLabelMark
      @BlackLabelMark 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      MikeUnthertz I thought the one with Junior was too. Junior, Ichiro, Felix and Edgar are Mariners baseball. It’s rough to be a Seattle Mariners fan at times, but they always made it worth it.

    • @cro4194
      @cro4194 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      timestamp? i cant remember his face lol

    • @cro4194
      @cro4194 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      felix's face

  • @BlackJaxxx
    @BlackJaxxx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +429

    What a great career this man has had. He too should get 100 percent HOF ballot.

    • @seamus1956
      @seamus1956 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Absolutely agree. He should join Jeter as the only unanimous HOF inductees, although I firmly believe Junior should've been one are well. Those 3 voters that left him off their ballot should be ashamed.

    • @41Brother2
      @41Brother2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@seamus1956 Jeter got all but 1 vote to be unanimous. Mariano Rivera is the only 1 to get 100%.
      However say Jeter and Griffey unofficially count as well due to missing it by that close

    • @Diendndbdsmwonxecb
      @Diendndbdsmwonxecb 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He will

    • @katepuddings2
      @katepuddings2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He should also get the all time hits record tbh

    • @AICaliceinchains
      @AICaliceinchains 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      seamus1956 Agreed. Pretty rediculous that any HOF voter wouldn’t vote yes to two of the best to ever play their positions. Especially considering Jr. and Jeter both played with complete class and without cheating.

  • @chicagomojo
    @chicagomojo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +252

    I have been to Tokyo Dome. Those fans are into every single pitch and bring tremendous respect to the game. I'm so glad he was able to have his final game there.

  • @MG956_
    @MG956_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    You can tell that kid at the end truly valued Ichiro as his mentor.

  • @Bongaboi151
    @Bongaboi151 5 ปีที่แล้ว +864

    And also, the Mariners need to retire his number. Only makes sense.

    • @jaypainespotter
      @jaypainespotter 5 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      The great power pitcher and Hall of Fame member Randy Johnson wore 51 for the M's as well. I feel a duel retirement ceremony coming!

    • @soldseperately
      @soldseperately 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      AE Asian I really hope they do that. The significance of that number spans nearly 25 years. And no one will come close to matching the greatness that number represented for the Mariners. Dual retirement for sure

    • @Bongaboi151
      @Bongaboi151 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@jaypainespotter Top: 51 Bottom: Ichiro (first line) Johnson (second line)

    • @kvltizt
      @kvltizt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@Bongaboi151 Randy Suzuki sounds funny.

    • @Bongaboi151
      @Bongaboi151 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@kvltizt Ichiro Johnson.

  • @TheHuskyK9
    @TheHuskyK9 5 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    The true hit king. Spent most of his younger days playing in Japan, came to the MLB late, and still hit over 3,000+ hits.

    • @MalikEmmanuel
      @MalikEmmanuel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      TheHuskyK9 a well known fact, and still an underrated point!

    • @seamus1956
      @seamus1956 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      His major league debut was at age 27. 9 seasons in Japan before 19 seasons in the US. What a remarkable career.

    • @Hockeybanger
      @Hockeybanger 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Bravo 4 Pete was an amazing hitter. Just looking at his numbers is absolutely crazy. That's the one thing baseball HOF has gotten wrong, among so many other brutal misses or inductions, is Pete rose not in the HOF

  • @jamesmartin9401
    @jamesmartin9401 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Ichiro is like that breeze that comes up on the afternoon. You don't even realize it has just made things better for thousands or millions, you just enjoy it and him.

  • @soapbox187
    @soapbox187 3 ปีที่แล้ว +271

    What a legend. Pure class, respect, dedication and stoicism. Played the game hard and beloved by every player.
    Kikuchi at 3:02 really got me. Seeing your idol walk off the field for the last time is one thing but actually giving him a hug while doing so. Unreal.
    First ballot hall induction for sure 👍
    99%+

    • @KC-bg1th
      @KC-bg1th 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Was just about to comment on that. Nobody in Japan doesn't know who Ichiro is, and he knew it was the end of an era for one of the greatest players ever, and one of the key figures in revolutionizing Japanese players playing in the big leagues.

    • @declanolson3943
      @declanolson3943 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      A moment Yusei will remember forever.

    • @mariogallegos8540
      @mariogallegos8540 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, 100%

    • @stevest8675
      @stevest8675 ปีที่แล้ว

      Classy man. Ichiro!

    • @ErikHinrichsen
      @ErikHinrichsen 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There are not many players who are equally beloved by fans, fellow players, and media alike. Genuinely one of the most likeable players in all of professional sports.

  • @antonioduverge3558
    @antonioduverge3558 5 ปีที่แล้ว +189

    That was beautiful to see Kikushi crying to say goodbye to a truly hero, one of the best player in the baseball history, i´m going to miss Ichiro.

    • @brandonklug5427
      @brandonklug5427 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It truly felt like he was passing the torch from one Japanese player to the other...😭😭😭

    • @Cinerary
      @Cinerary 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@brandonklug5427that torch is definitely not Kikuchi’s. It’s Ohtani’s right now as he’s one of the best players in the game if not the very best, but there will never be another Ichiro in 1000 years.

  • @andrewneese6484
    @andrewneese6484 5 ปีที่แล้ว +220

    Best defensive right fielder I have ever seen, best pure hitter I have ever seen. I remember when he came to MLB people questioned whether Japanese players could play in America. Question answered as today Ichiro left as a sure fire 1st ballot hall of famer.

    • @john-boy4283
      @john-boy4283 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yep, he along with Tony Gwynn and Rod Carew were the best left-handed pure hitters I can remember

    • @Merglet
      @Merglet 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      If he isn't a unanimous first ballot guy, then some of the voters are just being ignorant pricks.

    • @juanrifriguez7526
      @juanrifriguez7526 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Trutly a very smart player....

    • @El_Bueno
      @El_Bueno 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He was lightning quick too. I remember him hitting a grounder in the infield, towards 2nd base - but he got to first just a split second late.

    • @Merglet
      @Merglet 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Kurtis B Fishing ? What about John Olerud?

  • @eddyblanco7210
    @eddyblanco7210 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Griffey taught me to be a kid and enjoy the game. Ichiro showed me to do it to fullest I can. The 🐐 & Legend; Both from Seattle Mariners...

  • @jasonlee0168
    @jasonlee0168 5 ปีที่แล้ว +400

    Japanese legendary!!!
    respect from Taiwan.

    • @JS-te2vj
      @JS-te2vj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Respect to you too; our home run hero, Sadaharu Oh is a Japanese, but of Taiwan origin.

    • @fj3940
      @fj3940 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Jason Lee ありがとうございます😊

    • @sethfinberg348
      @sethfinberg348 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Respect to Taiwan from the USA

    • @3811eric
      @3811eric 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Respect to Choo Choo train. Shinsoo Choo is a better player than this Ichiro guy...

    • @slugger_hinatastan17
      @slugger_hinatastan17 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Estrading Co Nobody takes it serious

  • @saskue1842
    @saskue1842 5 ปีที่แล้ว +187

    He has been, and always will be my favorite player of all time. What a legend.

  • @matrixphijr
    @matrixphijr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    1:18 - *Dee Gordon bows respectfully, in the style of the Japanese custom*
    Ichiro: No! Come on! *Hugs*

  • @InvestBetter.
    @InvestBetter. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Started his career in Japan. Made his name as a Mariner.
    Ended his career as a Mariner, in Japan
    He completes the circle of life

  • @RobsMadWorld
    @RobsMadWorld 5 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    I got to meet Ichiro when I was 14 years old in Las Vegas for Big league weekend and he became my idol. I'm 30 now and will miss him greatly.

    • @RobsMadWorld
      @RobsMadWorld 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just like in American Dad! Reginald, he used to be nothin....now he's a koala and he's cute as a button!

  • @FS-iz8oe
    @FS-iz8oe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    日本が生んだ天才
    こんなプレイヤーはなかなかいない
    あんな堂々として
    そしてかっこよくて
    イチローはやはり偉大な選手
    ありがとう イチロー

    • @davidsabillon5182
      @davidsabillon5182 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      🇺🇸⚾🇯🇵

    • @user-hg1tl2bi9o
      @user-hg1tl2bi9o 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      最後の試合で、あれだけ観客から声援を貰えた選手はいただろうか?!イチローファンの自分とって寂しさがあります。お疲れ様でした。ありがとう、イチロー。

  • @LinkRocks
    @LinkRocks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I had the pleasure of watching Ichiro in person against my Rangers and I'll never forget how fast he was out of the box to first base. What an incredible player he was!

  • @vihustle
    @vihustle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    How can any human being dislike this.. ichiro is one of the greatest baseball players in history....

  • @alman666
    @alman666 5 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    I tried, but I failed to watch this without shedding a whole bunch of tears. Thank you for everything, Ichiro. Have a great retirement, legend and see you in Cooperstown.

  • @takutakutakkunn5498
    @takutakutakkunn5498 5 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    Thank you Mariners. My hat off to Seattle Mariners. Thank you for preparing such moving emotional retirement celemony for Ichiro. I love Ichiro, I love Mariners, and I love MLB.

  • @AFMMarcelD
    @AFMMarcelD 5 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    A true gentleman in and out of the field, an honourable man, I am honour to have lived in Ichiro Suzuki's time and witness his all-around greatness.

    • @petew.7870
      @petew.7870 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Riccardo Verdecia Sr 💯💯💯💯💯💯

  • @dastemplar9681
    @dastemplar9681 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Always quiet and humble, but always gave his all in the field. He knew how to play ball, and he always brought dignity, respect, true sportsmanship, and honor on any field he played at. And he did it all just because he loved the game and anyone who was on his team or his opponent. He wasn’t just a Great Player or a Legend. He was a Great Man.
    He will be very much missed here in America, but he will always continue to inspire us.

  • @yoidoretennshi777
    @yoidoretennshi777 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Now I am feeling the same empty hole inside me as when Shigeo Nagashima ( Japanese baseball great legend ) retired in October 1974...I never thought such feeling would come back again... but life goes on... I thank Ichiro & all the worldwide baseball fans who love Ichiro

  • @dubm5301
    @dubm5301 5 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    "Remember kid, there's heroes and there's legends. Heroes get remembered but legends never die, follow your heart kid, and you'll never go wrong." ~The Sandlot 1993... Art LaFleur (The Babe) THANK YOU ICHIRO. YOU ARE ADDED TO THE LIST OF LEGENDS. SEE YOU IN COOPERSTOWN.

  • @leonardomarinasco3501
    @leonardomarinasco3501 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The guy who made me love baseball, thank you Ichiro.

  • @rosm5114
    @rosm5114 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    The ultimate professional! I have nothing but great love and respect for Ichiro and I'm not even a Mariners fan

  • @27superyankees
    @27superyankees 5 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    just so happens i'm watching this while someone is cutting onions.... Yeah i'll go with that

    • @dustinstephens8659
      @dustinstephens8659 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There cutting them here too

    • @sydneyzenigami
      @sydneyzenigami 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Damn those onions, I can smell them here too! 😭

  • @pride893
    @pride893 5 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Growing up a military brat, I got to see Ichiro play baseball in Japan when he was with the orix blue waves and I also got to see him play against the Devil rays when he first came into the mlb as a mariner. I got to see him play in both of the leagues!

    • @fj3940
      @fj3940 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ryzen ありがとうございます😊

    • @angienatoyn
      @angienatoyn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Luck bastard. Awesome.

    • @georgelo2588
      @georgelo2588 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Damn bro you lucky

  • @westonstevens3239
    @westonstevens3239 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    One of my favorite ever players. One of the most athletic players I've ever seen. Had a love and respect for the game I have rarely seen. One of the hardest working players I have ever seen. Also pure class, and nothing but a pleasure to watch. I feel like Japanese baseball officially took hold in the states when he joined the Mariners, and finally earned the respect it deserved among American baseball fans. Beloved by two nations. He will be absolutely sorely missed.

  • @Sc-ld7os
    @Sc-ld7os 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Ending his career in japan with the mariners and Griffey being there. Tailor made

  • @yw8560
    @yw8560 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Ichiro is one of the greatest baseball ball player.
    Thank you for giving us dreams and excitement for 28 years.
    本当にお疲れ様でした!

  • @ronaldh8446
    @ronaldh8446 5 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    One of the greatest players to wear a baseball uniform in history. It wasn't his shining moment by far but I was glad to see him don a Yankees jersey for a little while. A special player.

  • @garyk2629
    @garyk2629 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Too bad he didn't play all his years in the MLB. He would have destroyed Rose's MLB hit record.

  • @frankconleyjr.896
    @frankconleyjr.896 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Great player. He did it clean. Much respect.

  • @carmanyeung9030
    @carmanyeung9030 5 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    he taught everyone that u dun hv to be big in size to be a hall of famer, a great player

    • @scottyhaines4226
      @scottyhaines4226 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nor do you have to hit 30 homers a season

  • @Joseph-Stalin_Official-Channel
    @Joseph-Stalin_Official-Channel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +185

    Don't forget 51!
    Forever ICHIRO!
    ARIGATO!

    • @QuarrelsomeLocalOaf
      @QuarrelsomeLocalOaf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You said it Uncle Joe! lol

    • @ledzeppelin2104
      @ledzeppelin2104 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      スターリンは流石に草

    • @fj3940
      @fj3940 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ヨシフ・スターリン ありがとうございます😊

  • @Bueno-gb9wc
    @Bueno-gb9wc ปีที่แล้ว +2

    アメリカで大活躍していたイチロー選手の姿を見て自分も野球を始めた。自分にとって永遠のヒーローです

  • @jpreyes1028
    @jpreyes1028 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of the greats.
    A true gentleman.
    First ballot for sure.

  • @gmr7494
    @gmr7494 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Nothing fake about this man. Played hard. Maximized every single inch of his talent. Stretched out routine groundouts into singles....first ballot HOFer and one of the best to ever play. Gonna miss him!

  • @user-vg7hz5ch5c
    @user-vg7hz5ch5c 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Being steady for 30 years.......that is really outstanding👏👏

  • @1962KSR
    @1962KSR 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Always loved Ichiro's swing. Glad we got to see him play in the U.S. He went out in a very classy way! Thanks Ichiro. Good luck on the next phase of your life!!

  • @ccramit
    @ccramit ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It's crazy when I think about Ichiro. I was a sophomore in high school when this unknown Japanese player took the league by storm as a 26 year old rookie. And thinking he only retired a few years ago well over the age of 40 and still with talent left in his body. This man is a legend in Japan and the USA.

  • @time8104
    @time8104 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    ありがとう😆
    小学1年生から中学生まで野球をやりました。最後の5年間はイップスになりつらい期間がありました。怪我も重なり、高校野球はあきらめましたが、どの瞬間においてもイチロー選手の活躍や言葉がぼくの支えになりました。人の痛みが分かる大人になれるように、イチロー選手のごとく日々を大切に積み重ねていきます。
     たくさんの感動をありがとう。
     いつか奇跡的にイチローさんと楽しく草野球をする日を夢みてます😁😁

    • @user-tz2gi1ph8f
      @user-tz2gi1ph8f 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      私もイチロー選手に憧れ野球を始めた1人です。この日は涙が止まりませんでした…その「奇跡的」が現実になるといいですね!

  • @user-eg3sk7kr1k
    @user-eg3sk7kr1k 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    💖THANK YOU VERY MUCH ICHIRO💖
    本当に長い間、私たちに勇気を与えてくださり、ありがとうございました。
    そして、、、お疲れ様でした。
    イチロー選手と同じ時代にいられて、同じ日本人でいられて最高に幸せです。

  • @brentduanefoster
    @brentduanefoster 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I had NO IDEA that Ichiro was still playing!!!!
    Without question, a baseball LEGEND!!!

    • @eddiem4939
      @eddiem4939 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      he wasn't....

    • @BendyDH
      @BendyDH 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think the Mariners resigned him basically for just this one game so he can have a proper ending to his legendary career

    • @eddiem4939
      @eddiem4939 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BendyDH That's some real real nice sleuthin there gopillar!

  • @luevang3765
    @luevang3765 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    They are many greats but I'm happy I've lived to see this man played his whole career. Thank you Ichiro.

  • @Jack14231
    @Jack14231 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I'm Taiwanese and I still can not believe this day is coming.
    He is a legend!! Thank you Ichiro.

    • @hirolinblack3076
      @hirolinblack3076 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jack14231
      im japanese.
      i hope ohtani will be next legend!!

    • @slugger_hinatastan17
      @slugger_hinatastan17 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      hirolin black Alright, He is already a legend lol. Some yankee fans(big babies) and racists cry sour grapes though. Let’s see how far he goes. He will be a first ballot Hall of Famer.

  • @user-rn4eg9hh4o
    @user-rn4eg9hh4o 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Thank you Ichiro. You are absolutely the best Japanese baseball player than ever. Not only your great records, but effort you have made and your attitude toward baseball made me feel so proud of myself as a Japanese. Nobody else has been loved by people in both America and Japan this much. You are the GOAT.

  • @johntate9612
    @johntate9612 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow...that was great...thank you for sharing....just what this world needs..

  • @TheBatugan77
    @TheBatugan77 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Wicked cool how the Mariners did that. It's like when Jeter and Pettitte came out to get Mariano. These moments are special. Let them have them. Great. Just great.

  • @Sp00ken
    @Sp00ken 5 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    4:10 anyone else notice ken Griffey jr?

    • @QuarrelsomeLocalOaf
      @QuarrelsomeLocalOaf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He was in the booth that game with his buddy Eduardo Perez and the first game he was down in the photographer's well on the field taking pictures lol

    • @fredfrederickson
      @fredfrederickson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      3:03 that guy went from totally fine to crying from whatever Ichiro said

    • @mattmarshall7470
      @mattmarshall7470 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Kinda hard to miss him lol

    • @QuarrelsomeLocalOaf
      @QuarrelsomeLocalOaf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@fredfrederickson that's Yusei Kikuchi, new Mariners pitcher and former ace of the Seibu Lions in the NPB. He made his MLB debut this game and looked up to Ichiro a lot coming up, I can understand why he'd get kinda choked up being his teammate seeing him retire haha

    • @sethmorgan833
      @sethmorgan833 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      It started with Griffey and Ichiro and it should end with Griffey and Ichiro. That's how you give the story a happy ending with to Mariners legends together again.

  • @slipknot00010
    @slipknot00010 5 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    I think he in the top 10 of the greatest baseball player of all time for sure is Ichiro.

    • @ZFKATNBADGER40
      @ZFKATNBADGER40 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Honestly, I don’t think anyone can argue that. Perhaps the purest hitter of all time, not to mention his blessings fielding wise.

    • @itryhard4809
      @itryhard4809 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Melo Bryant can you stop spamming it in the comments

    • @drej1015
      @drej1015 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      No way

    • @bufordmaddogtannen5164
      @bufordmaddogtannen5164 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      SnoozeHub lol

    • @whitedeion598
      @whitedeion598 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      As a player I felt ichiro was overrated a bit. Hard to not like him though. He played the game the right way.

  • @matthewleal3343
    @matthewleal3343 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Respect to Ichiro. What a legend. As marlins fan I’m proud to have had him on our team where he earned 3000 mob career hits in Miami. What a legend. Baseball will sure miss him. Much respect for him. Thank you Ichiro💯❤️🇯🇵

    • @ErikHinrichsen
      @ErikHinrichsen 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm a Mariners fan and oh man, it *hurt* to see him go. But it was so good to see how Yankees and later Marlins fans embraced him.

  • @TYLERNAVYGUY
    @TYLERNAVYGUY 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I cried. might just again again. Amazing.

  • @teacherdavid--eatplaylearn5013
    @teacherdavid--eatplaylearn5013 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Ichiro is the BEST international hitter at all time ! He is a G.O.A.T in baseball! 🤩
    Blessings from Taiwan ! 🤗

    • @xclipsegaming4959
      @xclipsegaming4959 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bravo 4 he said best international hitter? Pete rose isnt an international hitter he was born and started in America

    • @genehorecka4096
      @genehorecka4096 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Bravo 4 bro why you so salty and bringing up Rose, no one was talking about him

    • @loganjammin5977
      @loganjammin5977 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Bravo 4 Nope, Ichiro is better. Facts. Stay salty.

    • @loganjammin5977
      @loganjammin5977 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Bravo 4 That's a lot of salt!

  • @padres_1969
    @padres_1969 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    For 28 years, thank you ever so.
    Do not cry! YUSEI.
    Your MLB has just begun.

  • @siLveRscOpe13x
    @siLveRscOpe13x 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    From Texas, wanna say THANK YOU to Ichiro for so many memories. One of the best players and people to ever set foot on a Major League Field. ありがとう!

  • @rg8433
    @rg8433 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He is the reason I started baseball

  • @res3382
    @res3382 5 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    This is why baseball is the best sport. Allowing a legend to go home again..AS A CONQUERING HERO..Pure class-No other words describe this video.

    • @jsem670
      @jsem670 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Booberry33 something you can only see in movies..... Ichiro Suzuki #legend

  • @BigMeattPete
    @BigMeattPete 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    The GOAT will be missed

  • @wizmanballin8498
    @wizmanballin8498 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Now THAT'S how an athlete gets shown love. Congrats Suzuki on a great career!

  • @cacaf8989
    @cacaf8989 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Ichiro was our childhood. I spent more than half of my life idolizing him. It's bittersweet to see him retired.

  • @childtiger
    @childtiger 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    ありがとう。イチローさん!
    Thank you HERO!

  • @why-why-whywhywhy
    @why-why-whywhywhy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Straight from the Tokyo Dome field in Bunkyo, Tokyo - Japan to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Oh, how sweet & well deserved that sounds. *Long Live The King* (and no I don’t mean you Felix Hernandez) *#51 ICHIRO SUZUKI !!!* 🇯🇵

  • @jackwhite4091
    @jackwhite4091 5 ปีที่แล้ว +261

    Ten consecutive 200 plus hit seasons. Mike trout never even sniffed 200 hits in a season . Ichiro did it ten times in a row

    • @-EchoesIntoEternity-
      @-EchoesIntoEternity- 5 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      Mike Trout had 190 hits in 2013, yeah hardly sniffing distance. Trout and Ichiro are two very different style of players. no reason to try bring a man down just to prop another up. your comment is very un-Ichiro like.

    • @jackwhite4091
      @jackwhite4091 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      sneakapikachu no it's saying how good ichiro is. Trout is one of the best players in the game. Not the best but one of. It just shows that Ichiro is on another level. I can't bring down a guy who plays pro ball and makes 100 of millions of dollars.

    • @geraldna3656
      @geraldna3656 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      sneakapikachu Who hurt your feelings?

    • @Thesavagemeister77
      @Thesavagemeister77 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@jackwhite4091 trout is absolutely the best player in baseball. Bar none. Pretty obvious lmao

    • @jackwhite4091
      @jackwhite4091 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thesavagemeister77 yes I said he's one of the best.

  • @JoeyTofMetroMusic
    @JoeyTofMetroMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m so glad I got to see him play. One of my fondest memories happened in Cleveland. I rode my MC from NY and Cleveland was my first stop on a bike and baseball trip. I sat next to a man from Japan who was in Cleveland on business. We talked baseball and watch Ichiro go yard. How cool. Wherever that man is, I hope his is well and remembers that game.

  • @javiertento5366
    @javiertento5366 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    たくさんの希望をありがとう!
    イチローは永遠です!

  • @user-be7qu8og4k
    @user-be7qu8og4k 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    かっこいい。イチローらしい最後です。

  • @showtime951
    @showtime951 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What you are seeing is one hundred percent real. Total honesty. I'm talking about the tears on the players faces and their real sadness saying goodbye to this affable legend and their genuine team leader. I'm also talking about the tears rolling down my face as I watch alone in my office reflecting on Ichiro's extraordinary career. I have nothing but complete admiration, appreciation and respect for this living definition of a professional baseball player. 10/10's effort, commitment, execution, passion, athleticism, hustle, brains, and heart.
    It was an honor to have your skills showcased in this League on our shores, Ichiro Suzuki. Thank you for caring and for caring about your performance. You will never be forgotten.

  • @stevenwright6573
    @stevenwright6573 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    From a casual Baseball fan here in Seattle...God bless you sir! You were a consumate professional at your craft. You made the game yours. Your play was a joy to watch. You are a blessing to the game and our city! May your retirement be full of life and happiness. Thank you for the good times we shared.

  • @drerichu
    @drerichu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    For some reason, I've always felt that Ichiro plays the game as it was supposed to be played when it was first invented: put the ball in play, base running, solid defense, and occasional homeruns. Now that the game has evolved into a game of homeruns and strikeouts. It's not that I don't like homeruns. But when it becomes the primary way of scoring, baseball has become a one-dimensional game.

    • @user-xi9oe8yw6v
      @user-xi9oe8yw6v 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @ drerichu
      You are undoubtedly spot on with that comment!
      His game-play was and is the epitome of "True Baseball!"

    • @angienatoyn
      @angienatoyn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Strategy has just left the building

  • @enkidu0830
    @enkidu0830 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    お疲れ様です....from Taiwanese(we will miss Ichiro all the time)

  • @tyrous1743
    @tyrous1743 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He was my favorite player. When he came to the Yankees in 2012 I was SO happy. Just to have him play for my favorite team was amazing. Truly one of the best hitters ever.

    • @brianhalligan9268
      @brianhalligan9268 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same though Jeter will always be my favorite. When i signed I thought i was seeing a screen from one of my old fantasy teams because I didn't think it was possible.

  • @georgeanthony7282
    @georgeanthony7282 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    A true baseball legend... you will be truly missed!

  • @Gratefulformusic
    @Gratefulformusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    God bless ichiro! The last of the greats from the late 90s and early 2000s boom period

  • @derekwiley5585
    @derekwiley5585 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Very great player..Ichiro was an unstoppable hitter who also played great defense

  • @pwilson8290
    @pwilson8290 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    god bless the great ichiro! im 28 i still have a lot more baseball to watch but i remember his first season in the MLB and im forever grateful! i got to witness the greatest baseball player to ever live. 正しい方法で野球をしてくれてありがとう。素晴らしい方法!ありがとうございました!

  • @donaldleider7382
    @donaldleider7382 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A once in a generation talent! Thanks for the memories, bless you Ichiro!!!

  • @pleck47
    @pleck47 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    God bless you my friend still remember watching you on debut on t.v., you're an icon and inspiration to the world of baseball. GOD BLESS YOU👏👏👍👍