Ichiro gave Seattle Mariners fans reason to come to the ballpark on a nightly basis in 2001. The slap hitting rookie won Rookie of the Year and MVP honors during his initial campaign. The crush for his autograph was unprecedented.
This team card sheet is signed by the bulk of the 2001 Mariners in blue felt tip. Framed, this measures about 24 1/2" x 20". Those who signed include: Lou Piniella, Edgar Martinez, Mike Cameron, Jamie Moyer, Ichiro, Jay Buhner, Kazuhro Sasaki, John Olerud, Aaron Sele, Bret Boone, Arthur Rhodes, Al Martin, Jeff Nelson, Dan Wilson, John Halama, Stan Javier, Brett Tomko, Carlos Guillen, Freddy Garcia, David Bell, Paul Abbott, Mark McLemore, Tom Lampkin, Charles Gipson, Ryan Franklin and Jose Paniagua. The coaches card is signed by Lee Elia and others.
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(JSA Auction Letter)