Ichiro Suzuki paused at times to collect his thoughts and placed his hand on his heart as he spoke thoughtfully about what meant to have his No. 51 retired by the Seattle Mariners.

Ichiro's jersey retirement ceremony was nearly a year in the making. Let's go behind the curtain (or inside the control room) for a memorable Saturday at T-Mobile Park.

What’s up, Seattle!” Suzuki greeted the crowd. “I’m so grateful to be here today, to receive this highest honor.”