The following passage was published in the Japan Sports Notebook on June 22 on JAPAN Forward’s SportsLook website.

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Mariners Launch Fan Campaign to Honor Ichiro

The Seattle Mariners have started a social media campaign to collect baseball fans’ stories about Ichiro Suzuki.

This initiative was launched just weeks before his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.

The Mariners, for whom Ichiro played during the majority of his 19-season MLB career, are collecting fans’ insights about the legendary outfielder.

An announcement was made on the team’s social media platforms on Thursday, June 19. 

“Here’s your chance to tell us what Ichiro means to you,” the team posted on its Instagram account. 

“We’re inviting you to share your stories about Ichiro — send us a letter, leave a voicemail or submit video for the chance to be featured in a Mariners video.”

Check out full details at Mariners.com/DearIchiro.

The Baseball Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony will be held on July 27.