Watch Ichiro Statue Break at Mariners' Unveiling Outside of T-Mobile Park
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Key Points:
- The unveiling of Ichiro Suzuki's statue outside T-Mobile Park was marred when the bat in the statue's hand broke during the ceremony.
- Ichiro Suzuki and Mariners legend Ken Griffey Jr. both joked about the broken bat, with Ichiro referencing Mariano Rivera and Griffey denying responsibility.
- The statue was later repaired and Seattle had initially planned to unveil it in August 2025, coinciding with the retirement of Ichiro's No. 51 jersey.
- Ichiro spent most of his MLB career with the Mariners, playing 1,861 games across two stints from 2001-12 and 2018-19, earning AL MVP and Rookie of the Year honors in 2001.
- He holds the Mariners' all-time records for hits and stolen bases, solidifying his status as a franchise icon.
