Tokyo, Jan 22, 2025 (AFP) - Ichiro, the Japanese Hall of Famer who helped redefine baseball

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Ichiro Suzuki is the Japanese Zen master who was so dedicated to baseball that he carried his bats in a moisture-proof case and apologised to their creator when he broke one. His speed and technique helped redefine baseball and saw him become the first Japanese to reach the Hall of Fame on Tuesday, six years after retiring at the age of 45. Commonly known by his first name only, Ichiro shattered a host of milestones during his 19 seasons in Major......

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