Ichiro Suzukis statue unveiling has a mishap as bat snaps during ceremony
SEATTLE (AP) — Oh, snap. The unveiling of Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki's statue had an unforced error on Friday — a broken bat. As broadcaster Rick Rizzs declared “we're going to count down from 51!” — a nod to Suzuki's jersey number, which was retired by the Seattle Mariners — the curtain covering the bronze statue was pulled down, and so, too, went the bat. A snapping noise could be heard as the bronze bat flopped down and confetti sprouted up. “Here it is! The statue of one of...
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