Ichiro Saved One Last Surprise For Cooperstown

Ichiro Saved One Last Surprise For Cooperstown

A Hall of Fame case does not get built in the same way, or out of the same things, as a legend. There are plenty of Hall of Famers who managed to build compelling cases, in the methodical and accumulative way that such cases are built, without throwing off much in the way of mythos along the way. They get plaques, too, and deserve them. They also accrue the same, inevitable sort of legend that every big leaguer attracts on the way up; everyone w…

Ichiro Suzuki adds humorous touches to Hall of Fame induction ceremoni

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — If you want someone for your next celebrity roast, Ichiro Suzuki could be your guy. Mixing sneaky humor with heartfelt messages, the first Japanese-born player to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame stole the show Sunday in Cooperstown. Morning showers and gloomy skies delayed the ceremonies by an hour, but the moisture gave way to bright skies and warm temperatures. The sun seemed its brightest during Suzuki’s ac…

Ex-Marlins exec David Samson not happy with Ichiro

Mar 25, 2022; Peoria, Arizona, USA; Seattle Mariners special assistant coach Ichiro Suzuki looks on prior to the game against the Chicago White Sox at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Ichiro Suzuki’s Hall of Fame induction speech was well-received by the baseball world, particularly for its humor. For those associated with the Miami Marlins franchise, however, it may have struck a bit of a nerve. Ichiro jo…

Ichiro’s Hall of Fame joke gave David Samson ‘PTSD’ over Marlins ridicule

Ichiro Suzuki isn’t one to say much, but when he does, he tends to make it count. At his Hall of Fame induction over the weekend, the longtime Seattle Mariners outfielder — best known for holding the MLB single-season hits record — reminded everyone he also spent three seasons with the Miami Marlins. And during his speech, he took a cheeky shot at the team and their former front office, which quickly became prime social media fodder. “I apprecia…

What is The Foundation of Achievement? 3 Leadership Lessons from Ichiro Suzuki’s Hall of Fame Speech

When Ichiro Suzuki took the podium on July 27th for his Hall of Fame induction, he did not simply reflect on a storied baseball career — he delivered a masterclass in leadership.  In a world that often celebrates flash over foundation, Ichiro reminded us that greatness is not found in moments.  It is forged in […]