Ichiro joins elite club of Hall of Famers born outside U.S.

Ichiro joins elite club of Hall of Famers born outside the U.S.
When Ichiro Suzuki became the first Japanese-born player to be elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, he became the 22nd player born outside the United States (including Puerto Rico, which, though it is a U.
Who left Ichiro off Hall of Fame ballot? You should know (but not for reason you think)
BBWAA voters are a small group with a very big responsibility. We should be willing to talk about it. Or write about it. It’s what we do.
Ichiro Suzuki headlines newest Baseball Hall of Fame class; 2 others elected to Cooperstown
Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner were all elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame Tuesday. Ichiro is the first Japanese-born player elected.
Baseball Hall of Fame 2025: Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner head to Cooperstown
Ichiro Suzuki and CC Sabathia were elected to Baseball’s Hall of Fame on Tuesday night, Suzuki in overwhelming fashion, while Billy Wagner made the most of his 10th and final appearance on the ballot, clearing the 75% barrier to inclusion by earning 325 of 394 votes.
Ichiro Suzuki to Hall of Fame voter who didn’t vote for him: Let’s have a drink and chat
At a Hall of Fame news conference, Ichiro joined the ranks of many people around the globe in wondering why he didn’t get that one vote.
Ichiro joins Hall of Fame as first Japanese-born player in Cooperstown
Mariners legend Ichiro Suzuki was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday. He is the first Japanese-born player but was he unanmious?
Ichiro Suzuki is set to become Japan’s first Hall of Famer. Here’s who might join him in Cooperstown
Ichiro Suzuki could become the first Japanese player in baseball’s Hall of Fame, and CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner and Carlos Beltrán also could be elected when results of the writers’ voting are announced.
Who's the one Hall of Fame voter who didn't find Ichiro Suzuki worthy? It wasn't me!
Former Seattle player Ichiro Suzuki acknowledges the crowd during a ceremony in which he was presented with the Mariners’ “Franchise Acheivement Award” before a 2019 game. Stephen Brashear/AP Share It wasn’t me.
Worthy: A hat tip to Ichiro Suzuki for getting to the Hall of Fame one base at a time
The international significance of Ichiro Suzuki’s selection to the National Baseball Hall of Fame shouldn’t get overlooked or downplayed. It will be a benchmark moment in baseball history this summer when he becomes the first Japanese player enshrined in Cooperstown,
Dave Hyde: The art of being Ichiro all the way to Cooperstown
Where to begin with Ichiro Suzuki? With how he’d appropriate his daily lunch of chicken wings from seven to five pieces, or ...
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What Ichiro's HOF induction means for future (and past) Asian ballplayers
During the gestation period for the place that would become baseball’s sacred shrine, Time Magazine, the New York Times and ...
Ichiro Suzuki’s near-unanimous Hall of Fame vote leaves sports media wondering: ‘Who was the numbskull?’
The Japanese superstar more than made the cut for Cooperstown enshrinement — along with ex-Yankees great CC Sabathia and ...
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Outraged Derek Jeter Drops 6-Word Bombshell After Ichiro’s Hall of Fame Snub
Derek Jeter has never been one to shy away from difficult conversations, and his response to Ichiro Suzuki’s Hall of Fame ...
Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner headed to Cooperstown
Ichiro Suzuki missed unanimous election to the Baseball Hall of Fame by one vote Tuesday night when he headlined a ...