Ichiro Suzuki was a star with the Seattle Mariners for many years before being traded to the New York Yankees last July. While he was still in Seattle during the 2004 season, fan Amy Franz came up with the idea of bringing the Ichimetere to Safeco Field to track Ichiro's progress of breaking George Sisler's single-season record of 257 hits. The sign was often featured on television as Ichiro notched hit after hit, and he eventually broke the record that year by getting 262 hits. The original Ichimeter went into the Hall of Fame, but Franz brought new versions after that season and she became known as the Ichimeter Lady.
Ichiro had thanked Franz and autographed the Ichimeter when the trade with the New York Yankees happened while they were in Seattle, but this week Franz received a special package from Ichiro: a sweet thank you note and autographed cleats.
What a class act.
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