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Mariners officially retire Randy Johnson's number alongside Ichiro Suzuki
TL;DR
The Seattle Mariners have officially retired Randy Johnson's number 51, honoring him alongside Ichiro Suzuki, whose number was retired last season. This marks a rare occurrence of two jersey retirements for the same number in consecutive seasons.
Key points
- Mariners retire Randy Johnson's number 51
- Ichiro Suzuki's number 51 was retired last season
- Both players are significant figures in Mariners history
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It is not often to do two jersey retirements, exactly one season apart. Even further than that, to retire the exact same number. The Seattle Mariners just made it official tonight in their game against the Kansas City Royals.
Last season, Ichiro Suzuki was enshrined into Mariners history with his infamous No. 51 retired. Nobody will ever be able to wear that number again.
But, there was another historic player in Mariners history to don that number, and obviously it was not at the same time as Ichiro. That player, being Hall of Fame pitcher, Randy Johnson.
Johnson was honored with his No. 51 being retired at T-Mobile Park. This is the second franchise to retire his number, following the Arizona Diamondbacks did it back in 2015. It is a momentous achievement and both players deserve to be forever remembered by th franchise that they made famous.
In 10 seasons for Seattle, the "Big Unit" amassed a record of 130-74, with a 3.42 ERA and 2162 strikeouts. He threw 51 complete games, go figure, which included 19 shutouts.
Q&A
Why did the Mariners retire Randy Johnson's number?
The Mariners retired Randy Johnson's number to honor his significant contributions to the team and his status as a Hall of Fame pitcher.
When did the Mariners retire Ichiro Suzuki's number?
The Mariners retired Ichiro Suzuki's number 51 last season, making it the first retirement of that number in franchise history.
What is the significance of retiring the same number for two players?
Retiring the same number for two players is significant as it highlights the legacy and impact both players had on the franchise, creating a unique moment in sports history.