Ever wondered what it takes to be a legend in baseball? Let's talk about Ichiro Suzuki. Born in Japan, he didn't start his major league career in the U. S. until he was 27. That's quite late compared to most players. But did that stop him from becoming the first Japanese player to enter the Baseball Hall of Fame? Not at all! Ichiro was a star. He hit over 3, 000 times during his 19-year career. He broke records, won Gold Gloves, and was a regular at the All-Star Games.

You might ask, "How close was he to a perfect Hall of Fame score? " Well, almost everyone voted for him. Almost. Just one person didn't check his name. That's pretty impressive, considering only one other player, Mariano Rivera, has ever gotten a unanimous vote.

Other players like Andruw Jones and David Wright might make it to the Hall one day, but they're still in the waiting game. Meanwhile, players like Curtis Granderson and Brian McCann didn't get ton the list this time around.

Ichiro's former manager, Joe Girardi, had great things to say about him. But hey, it's not just about the praise. It's about the hard work and dedication that went into becoming a baseball legend.

Ichiro Suzuki Makes History in Baseball's Hall of Fame

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