An autographed Northwest green jersey worn by Ichiro on Opening Night at Safeco Field on April 8, and a game-used base signed by the entire Seattle Mariners team are among the items that will be up for bid to benefit Japan relief efforts. A total of six items are being offered in an online auction at www.mariners.com that began Wednesday afternoon. Bidding will close on … [Read more...] about Signed Ichiro Game Jersey in Charity Auction
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Editor’s Blog: Ichiro, Matsui Jerseys Raise $ For Japan
The Oakland A's raised over $65,000 for Japanese earthquake and tsunami relief through the Japan Heritage Day event Sunday. The game featured the Mariners, featuring Ichiro Suzuki against the A's, with Hideki Matsui in the lineup, The team donated $1 from every ticket sold, and held other fundraising events during the game including the auction of game-worn jerseys from … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Ichiro, Matsui Jerseys Raise $ For Japan
Ichiro Rookie Cards Still Undervalued?
Imagine if Derek Jeter had played his first eight seasons in the U.S. and then jumped to Japan in the middle of the Yankees' title run. Ichiro Suzuki's move to the Seattle Mariners created a similar tidal wave in both countries when he arrived in 2001. Card companies rushed to produce Ichiro rookie cards in time for the season and for the most part, they succeeded. He … [Read more...] about Ichiro Rookie Cards Still Undervalued?