Open Extended ReactionsSEATTLE -- The Mariners retired the iconic No. 51 on Saturday, honoring Ichiro Suzuki in a pregame ceremony at T-Mobile Park before facing the Tampa Bay Rays. The recent Hall of Fame inductee becomes just the third Mariners player to have his number retired by the franchise, joining legends Ken Griffey Jr. (No. "Congratulations on being inducted into the Hall of Fame and having your number retired," Griffey said in a video tribute. Like Ken Griffey Jr. before him, Ichiro Suzuki said Saturday he's "also damn proud to be a Seattle Mariner."