Speaking to the crowd, Ichiro listed a few of historic achievements to set up the joke about the lone writer's snub. After the vote, Ichiro had offered to host the writer at his home for dinner, but on Sunday, he jokingly made a point to rescind that offer.

Ichiro Suzuki brought gratitude and humility to the stage in Cooperstown at his Baseball Hall of Fame induction. But in a 20-minute speech, the Seattle Mariners' newest Hall of Famer also brought the jokes.

Ahead of Ichiro Suzuki's induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, these are four lessons from his career.

The Seattle Mariners legend's induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame coincides with the Yakyu Baseball exhibit opening in Cooperstown.