Happy birthday! Ichiro Suzuki turns 52 today

Ichiro Suzuki is celebrating his 52nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed baseball players of his generation.

Popular baseball player Ichiro Suzuki has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 52nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Suzuki, a cultural icon

Born Suzuki Ichiro in Toyoyama on October 22, 1973, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Japanese history. Suzuki's not just a great baseball player, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Ichiro hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ichiro Suzuki as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 52.

Happy Birthday, Ichiro, you're the best!

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