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Source: Ichiro retiring after Thursday's game - ESPN
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Will Ichiro Be Our Last Universally Beloved Superstar? - The Ringer
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Ichiro Suzuki, of Japan, smiles after catching the ball behind his
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In Japan, Ichiro retires where career began - ESPN
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Ichiro cheered at Tokyo Dome, Mariners top A's 9-7 in opener
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Mariners send Ichiro off with extra-innings win in final Japan
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Ichiro Suzuki retires to ovation after sparkling 27-year baseball
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As the Mariners open 2019 season in Japan, Ichiro receives a
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Ichiro Suzuki announces retirement after Mariners-Athletics game
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Ichiro Suzuki - Wikipedia