SEATTLE (AP) Ichiro Suzuki's otherworldly talents made an early impression on Dave Niehaus, the Hall of Fame voice of the Seattle Mariners. ! Ichiro shouted, after which he allowed the eager audience to roar back and take in the moment. Remembering Dave Niehaus. You knew the work ethic was there. Ichiro also showed off his power by smacking balls into the seats before moving to right field and unleashing rocket throws to the infield. The call by Dave Niehaus may be as good as . By that time, it didnt look like this was this giant gamble., Over the next decade, as Ichiro extended his career in New York and Miami, the level of Japanese baseball continued to rise. Hed just put the ball over there and it was an easy triple., By mastering a balanced, small-ball approach in a homer-happy epoch, Ichiro ushered in new defensive strategies, even as he simultaneously foiled them. He was a goddamn special player to watch in his prime, and he was one of the few bright spots when the Mariners churned out forgettable team after . HERE COMES JOEY, HERE IS JUNIOR TO THIRD BASE, THEY'RE GOING TO WAVE HIM IN! That unconventional homer helped him become the second Mariners player to win the All-Star Game MVP award, following in the footsteps of Griffey. Fun Players. I remember seeing his face, and this sounds strange, but he didnt seem dejected, he seemed pissed, Small says. As part of these punishing workouts, Ichiro honed his distinctive swing. **, Press J to jump to the feed. "Break out the rye bread and mustard, grandma! I remember him being out in right field with Jay Buhner and they were taking infield, Rizzs says. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. My friend and I always used to say Terrensh Long. It also helped that the Mariners and Orix had a working agreement in which Seattle shared commercial and marketing ideas in exchange for info about NPB players. The manager gave me a big wet kiss. This great star comes over here and not only has success, but really sets the pace in a lot of ways.. It was so true and so strong. Next door in the press box, Mariners broadcaster Dave Niehaus described the throw as being like something out of Star Wars, a call that was soon attached to the clip on every sports report that night. Theyre taking some of our weight training regimens and the way we approach the game in the States and applying it to what theyre doing, says Small, who lived in Japan from 2003 to 2019. Hall of Fame broadcaster Dave Niehaus passed away on Wednesday in his Bellevue, Wash., home at the age of 75. Suzuki carried the burden of an entire country in coming to America, and his success created opportunity for the countless others who have followed. The Mariners gave already provided a number of exciting moments in the first week of Cactus League play. You know how many times I saw Miguel Tejada field a ball and throw it? This is the one that really shows what a laser it was. It's all about being prepared to play a major league baseball game. **For the best user experience, we recommend disabling the Reddit redesign. An airport hot dog? he asked Ichiros interpreter. Drayer: 10 months of preparation led up to Ichiros last two games, Ichiro came off the field one final time as a Seattle Mariners player on Thursday. He got him. Hed come in the clubhouse [and] he did the same thing right in a row, McLaren says. That Wednesday afternoon has become folkloric, because its the last time Ichiros ability was ever openly questioned. Though naturally right-handed, he learned to hit lefty by practicing with a coal shovel, a move that gained him valuable extra steps out of the batters box. The first Japanese-born position player to make the majors also filled the Mariners celebrity void left by Alex Rodriguez, Ken Griffey Jr., and Randy Johnson, all of whom had recently departed Seattle. He will join Alvin Davis, Jay Buhner, Edgar Martinez, Randy Johnson, Dan Wilson, Ken Griffey Jr., Jamie Moyer, manager Lou Piniella and broadcaster Dave Niehaus. Holy shit. **For the best user experience, we recommend disabling the Reddit redesign. Niehaus was a constant. George Sisler of the St. Louis Browns had 257 hits for the St. Louis Browns in 1920, setting a major league record. My oh my! Im anonymous here.. If they're not careful he'll take third too. Cant wait to hear his excitement very soon! But everybody knew it could only be Dave Niehaus. , "Mariners broadcaster Dave Niehaus dies at 75", "2008 Ford C. 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A Celebration of Life for Dave Niehaus; Podcasts; 2013 Seattle Seahawks Online Scrapbook; Daily Archives: February 24, . ", More AP baseball: www.apnews.com/tags/MLBbaseball. Likewise, the fans invited Dave into their homes as he brought to life on the radio the heroics of such Mariners legends as Alvin Davis, Ken Griffey Jr., Edgar Martinez, Jay Buhner, Randy Johnson, Ichiro, Felix Hernandez and the list goes on and on.. Dave was the voice of spring and summer in the Northwest . It was awesome., A few years before shifting became more commonand later, embedded into the fabric of the leagueIchiro forced managers to get creative and devise new defensive tactics to keep him from reaching base. Get Social with AzQuotes. Ichiro Suzuki had already made a positive impression by the time he entered into legend status. ROOT Sports analyst Mike Blowers talked to Bob, Groz and Tom about Lewis and what makes him stand out. David Arnold Dave Niehaus (February 19, 1935 November 10, 2010) was an American sportscaster. In 2008, the National Baseball Hall of Fame awarded Niehaus the Ford C. Frick Award, the highest honor for American baseball broadcasters. Ball-tracking angle of Ichiro's throw in 2001. Ichiro is famously baseball-obsessed with the entire process of getting ready to play the sport. There were a whole slew of guys that were maybe All-Stars in Japan but just not as outstanding a player [as Ichiro], but they found that there could be a role in MLB for those types of players., In 2008, Hendry engaged in a bidding war for star outfielder Kosuke Fukudome, a member of the Chunichi Dragons who had seen Ichiros success and was inspired to play abroad. Over his first season in Seattle, the then-27-year-old erased any doubts about his transition from Nippon Professional Baseball to MLB. After smacking two doubles to left field, he stepped to the plate in the seventh inning, surveyed the diamond with his right arm perpendicular to the ground, and whipped his hands through a low fastball to lift a home run into the bullpen beyond the right-field wall. When I saw Long head for third, I just said, Youre out. (AP). In the years since, players like Nori Aoki, Kosuke Fukudome and Kaz Matsui followed. Dave "The Groz" Grosby signed off as a full-time Seattle sports radio host Friday on Bob, Groz and Tom with visits from several notable names from his career. that is the most lazer-like throw i've ever seen. [0:35 for exact replay]. Somebody needs to sync that up. Feb 17, 2012 - Dave Niehaus. That doesn't happen in Japan. So when fellow Mariner great Ken Griffey Jr. had to chase down Ichiros hit off the wall in right field during the 2007 All-Star Game in San Francisco, there was pretty much no chance of keeping him from scoring on the play. During one season, Colborn remembers Ichiro swinging just 11 times over a four-game series, and barreling the ball on every swing. There was a sellout crowd on a summer Saturday night, and the introduction had all the parallels when the center of attention was finally introduced. He elaborated on that with perspective after stepping away following the Japan Series that began the 2019 regular season. When hes working, hes almost always in full uniform and going at maximum physical effort, whether running the bases, shagging fly balls or everything in between. Dave Niehaus. I'm not sure he threw that ball at an upward angle. He took 150 swings and never stepped out of the batters box, never said I need to get a blow, I need to get my breath, Im tired, Gillick says. Watch: Ichiro finds old-time religion with HR-robbing catch. Ken Griffey Jr., Jamie Moyer, manager Lou Piniella and broadcaster Dave Niehaus. David Arnold Niehaus was an American sportscaster. It is one of the best memories of my career, and I will never forget that feeling. 1. Much like David Bells reaction when he caught Ichiros original Star Wars throw, the look on current Mariners third baseman Ryon Healys face tells the story. Honestly, I was scared. I used to tease him. Colborn smiled. Mariners insider Shannon Drayer has insight from Scott Servais on what the M's are asking ace pitcher Luis Castillo to do in 2023. He didnt have to put a good swing on the ball to get a base hit. We thought we had a leadoff hitter, we thought we had a guy that could play right field, so we just went after it, Gillick says. Ken Levine. pic.twitter.com/NHiJ6PWM4P. Naturally, in a matchup between Seattles current star and its former one, Ichiro singled off Randy Johnson in the bottom of the first. He became an All-Star in his first season and played for two other teams before leaving MLB in 2012. Ichiro will be honored by the Mariners in August 2022, including being inducted into the team's Hall of Fame in a pregame ceremony on Aug. 27. . Not only are they standing shoulder to shoulder with their overseas peers, in some cases they are leading the way., Hideki Matsui followed Ichiro to the majors in 2003, crossing the Pacific and signing with the Yankees. He followed up with a steal of second base in what was his first exposure on a big national stage in America. 51) Ichiro will first be eligible for induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown in 2025. He excelled at the little things, blending new school and old school, and carved out a niche that forced the rest of MLB to catch up. Like theyd done in California, Colborn threw Ichiro batting practice beneath the closed roof, giving the dozen or so coaches and executives in attendance a front-row seat to observe his talent. The National League, originally founded in 1876, consists of the following teams: Arizona Diamondbacks; Atlanta Braves; Chicago Cubs; Cincinnati Reds; Colorado Rockies; Los Angeles Dodgers; Miami Marlins; Milwaukee Brewers; New York Mets; Philadelphia Phillies; Pittsburgh Pirates; San Diego Padres; San Francisco Giants; St. Louis Cardinals; and Washington Nationals. But with the game scoreless in the eighth and righty Jim Mecir on in relief for the As, Mariners manager Lou Piniella pinch-hit Ichiro to start the inning, and he delivered a bloop base hit to start a three-run rally. WARNING: awesome, What the fuck? He swatted away those stigmas with an AL MVP Award, 242 hits and a Gold Glove Award in his rookie season. 2023 Bonneville International. I've never understood it's something like "The throw by Ichiro beautiful, peg he got him." I thought to myself if this is customary in America, I might not make it here. She talks . Suzuki preceded Hideki Matsui, who had a stellar career with the New York Yankees, by two years. What anyone who saw that throw that night or the next morning . Its a charisma that I think has to do with stature and perceived vulnerability.. Thus was there a craving for approval from overseas, for a vindication of Japan itself, that attached itself to the athletes who made their way across the Pacific., Its a sentiment Masujima explored in a 2002 magazine essay while writing about the transformative power of stars like Nomo and Ichiro. He also played for the Yankees and Marlins, albeit less prominently, and nine years in Japan before his MLB debut in 2001. His first All-Star Game was one of those, coming in an at-bat against Randy Johnson. Suzuki was unlike anything the majors had seen when he left Japan for Seattle, and he's become one of the most important figures in baseball history and not just because of his 3,089 hits, 10 Gold Gloves, numerous All-Star Games, single-season hit record and MVP award. Seattles franchise icon was beginning a 16-minute speech -- which he gave in English -- in conjunction with being enshrined in the Mariners Hall of Fame. With Ichiros playing career having come to a close, lets look at the most memorable moments provided by an all-time great. "You just look at the talent and say it's easy to come over and play like that, but it's not. At the age of 42, he tripled off the wall in right field at Colorados Coors Field for his 3,000th hit. Ichiro will first be eligible for induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in . But reality was. Holy crap, I don't think I've seen this online before. That brought up pinch hitter Ramon Hernandez, who delivered a ground ball base hit to right. same result as his first game as a member of the Mariners, Groz Remembers: Ichiros Star Wars throw in 2001. His 133 hits at the break marked a club record, and his league-leading 3.4 million votes made him an All-Star starter as a rookie. Check out http://m.mlb.com/video for our full archive of videos, and subscribe on YouTube for the best, exclusive MLB content: http://youtube.com/MLB About MLB.com:Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig announced on January 19, 2000, that the 30 Major League club owners voted unanimously to centralize all of Baseball's internet operations into an independent technology company. If there's another challenge that's put in front of him, it would not surprise me if he was able to conquer that challenge.". Awesome. Saturday, March 10, 2018 10:25pm. And his unique approach to hittinghis on-deck stretches, circular bat warmup, and distinct scamper out of the boxdefied all baseball norms. While I was playing at NPB and watching Ichiro playing well in the major leagues, my motivation became strong [to] play at the top level, Fukudome says through an interpreter. He broke records, rebranded the Mariners into must-see TV, and proved that international players could not only succeed in MLB, but also become the face of the entire sport. Thus, over the next few years, Colborn found it easy to court Ichiro, bringing him jerseys of Griffey Jr., his favorite player. Carrying all of the responsibilities that came with being the first Japanese-born MLB position player, he never wavered. He opened the eyes of America to Japanese baseball, Small says. Ichiro was showing signs of what he can do at the plate, hitting .371 at the time, but this was a sign of what the Mariners truly had. Happy Felix Day? I was shocked. He would become the first Japanese-born MLB player to be inducted. The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! Period, man, you are out. And was he ever out., Bell: I knew he had a great arm, but I was a little surprised. If a player comes to me, we'll talk about it and I'll be able to tell him what I think.. Do you know who had the second highest? "Pow, he got him" combined with "pegged him". If I started a game against him, the day before they want to talk to you, after the game they want to talk to you, the next day they want to talk to you, Mulder says. He lives to train and tirelessly works to take care of his body. This was most apparent during the 2001 All-Star Game in Seattle, when he told National League manager Bobby Valentine, Were going to kick your ass shortly after being introduced as the ALs leadoff hitter. He was the lead play-by-play announcer for the American League's Seattle Mariners from their inaugural season in 1977 until his death in 2010. He made The Throw, "something out of Star Wars," as Mariners announcer Dave Niehaus exclaimed. He was the lead play-by-play announcer for the American League's Seattle Mariners from their inaugural season in 1977 until his death after the 2010 season. In one of his final games ever, an exhibition against the Yomiuri Giants in the Tokyo Dome ahead of Seattles two-game 2019 season-opening series against Oakland, Ichiro uncorked one last laser of a throw from right field to keep a runner from advancing from second base to third. By 2006, when an Ichiro-led Japan beat the United States in the World Baseball Classic, MLB managers and players had noticed a change. He says, I mean I can walk around without having people bug me, Colborn says. Ichiro charged the ball, fielded it, and transferred it to his throwing hand as Long rounded second and ran toward third. During Suzuki's first month in the majors in 2001, Niehaus narrated a throw by Suzuki from right field that nailed Terrence Long at third base. In the bottom of the inning, Aaron Sele was inching closer to a shutout when Oakland center fielder Terrence Long led off with a single. About an hour later, Ichiro led off the game by hitting Browns fourth pitch 400 feet and depositing it into the right-field bleachers. Ichiro beats Randy Johnson to the bag in his first All-Star Game. Sitting on the horizon is Seattle's season-opening series in Tokyo next season, and the possibility for Suzuki to shine again in his home country. Follow Unfollow. As the longtime Mariners radio voice Rick Rizzs remembers it, the newly signed phenom kept lining shots over Lous head in the folding chair. Despite Ichiro often firing his hips and hitting scorchers to the right side in Japan, the outfielder had yet to drive anything there that spring, and looked outmatched against MLB pitching. I thought to myself if this is customary in America, I might not make it here. I just wanted Ichiro to do reasonably well and succeed, he says. Remember, we won 116 games that year. Follow AzQuotes on Facebook, Twitter and Google+. Most ballplayers, theyd wear polo shirts and golf pants, but hed have baggy jeans and a cap on backwards. SEATTLE King's Court will be back in session this summer. Physically, I feel like I can play. Thank you for posting! Heaps: Bench Chris Carson? [But Ichiro] wasnt just going to sit back and cry because they lost. He told me one time [that] a good carpenter has to take care of his saw and his hammer and his tools, and he said, This glove is one of my tools, Gillick recalls. After his 2001 debut, it seemed like it would be only a matter of time until he became the new single-season hit king. Not bad for the first position player to ever make the move from Japan to the majors. THE MARINERS ARE GOING TO PLAY FOR THE AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP! Go go go go Ichiro. In honor of one of the most exciting players to ever grace Major League Baseball, our team at Inside the Mariners put together a list of their favorite Ichiro moments. In 1983, Niehaus hired Rizzs to join the Mariners' broadcast team. He may never play another game in the majors. Rounding third and heading for home. Mines just as gold as yours, Boone says. Bump & Stacy make their picks. He would take it and place it in a spot where it would not be disturbed while they were hitting., Boone compared his personality to Ichiros like oil and water, but says from a sense of humor standpoint, we actually have a lot of similarities. Throughout the year, Boone often made fun of Ichiro for polishing his glove and making sure it was clean and pristine, while the infielder tossed his own leather on the dugout steps between innings. It is my greatest honor to have played for you as a Seattle Mariner.. Beats the throw. "Looking back on it now, now understanding the context and symbolism of a former Mariners icon facing a new one, on national television, in Seattle of all places, it's a pretty special moment.". In 2001, Ichiro Suzuki made his MLB debut for the Seattle Mariners. What started as, What the heck is this guy? During Suzuki's first month in the majors in 2001 . Inside the Tokyo Dome as a Mariners employee, Id be the only scout there, he says. Seattle Mariners broadcaster Dave Niehaus, who passes away Wednesday, poses at the old Yankee Stadium before Game 2 of the American League Championship Series in Oct. 2000. He used to tell me, Boone, you do not respect your equipment.. "His whole day, his whole night, everything he thought about, was about the next day's game and being prepared for it, from the way he works out to the routine that he's on. He also addressed Piniella. I was shocked. With one out and Oaklands Terrence Long at first base, catcher Ramn Hernndez grounded a single to right field. Seattle won 40 games over the first two months of that season, leaning on free-agent additions like Boone and key veterans like Edgar Martinez. 4/11/01: Ichiro Suzuki nails Terrence Long trying to go first-to-third on a single to right field. I want to continue to do that and be able to continue to work and see what I can do. Walk-off homers were a rarity off the Yankees legend. His work has also appeared in Esquire.com, GQ.com, and The New York Times. Dave Niehaus, the voice of the Seattle Mariners since the team's inception in 1977, passed away on November 10th at his home in Bellevue, WA. Shannon Drayer hosts the Mariners pregame and postgame show for 710 ESPN Seattle and has been a Mariners beat reporter since 2003. Ichiro was a big part of that.. Over the past 20 years, MLB has struggled to market and amplify its best players, until this latest wave of international stars: Ohtani, Fernando Tatis Jr., Ronald Acua, and more. Apr 21, 2017. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The tourist industry experienced this huge boom because people would fly there and stay in a hotel and take in two or three Mariners games and then come back. But emotionally because I was able to finish the way I was able to finish, that kind of beats out all the other things; it just makes it so that I'm at peace.. Former Mariners Alvin Davis, Jay Buhner, and team announcer Dave Niehaus of the Seattle Mariners throw out the ceremonial first pitch of the game on. He was the lead play-by-play announcer for the American League's Seattle Mariners from their inaugural season in 1977 until his death after the 2010 season. He needed just 15 years to meet a milestone that is pretty much automatic admission to Cooperstown. In this outtake clip, Niehaus remembers his relationship with Janis as a liberating, wild but delicate one, in which he witnessed her most vulnerable and tender moments. Now, of course, there's two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani. "I'm here to tell you, Ichiro threw something out of Star Wars down there at third base," Niehaus said. It felt good for my soul.. "I want to be like a researcher or a student of the game. For many, Ichiro wasnt just a baseball player; he was a transcendent figure who demanded to be seen in person. Not only does Ichiro have 3,089 MLB hits, he also owns 1,278 from his nine seasons prior in Japan. 51 for the Mariners, in front of a home crowd at Safeco Field, Ichiro beat Johnson to first base on an infield single to lead off the bottom of the first inning. Mike Trout Now the WBC comes around and they win. Of course, when I still run and do things, I feel like I can still play. The Mariners were off to a good start in 2001 despite having lost Alex Rodriguez and Ken Griffey Jr. in back-to-back seasons. 51 rose to the occasion in the 2007 All-Star Game in San Francisco. During the previous three years, he broke the countrys single-season hit record (he had 210 hits in 130 games), won the first of seven straight batting titles, and transcended the limits of the Pacific League. SEATTLE On Saturday night, the Mariners will honor one of their own when they induct outfielder Ichiro Suzuki into the team's Hall of Fame before a scheduled game against . Nobody had seen a player quite like him. Not only was Ichiro an incredible hitter, he had elite speed on his side, as well. I believe that they represent a new way of thinking, a new philosophy that has arisen within Japanese society, and that this new philosophy will have a tremendous influence., As Whiting notes, because Ichiro played every day, he became daily national news, a sort of baseball emissary beating up American pitchers. In 2008, the National Baseball Hall of Fame awarded Niehaus the Ford C. Frick Award, the highest honor for American baseball broadcasters. Over the first half of his rookie season, Ichiro changed more than just defensive alignments around the league. After I saw the batting practice and saw him move the ball around the field, I didnt think he was going to have any trouble adjusting, Gillick says. Two weeks into his rookie season, that would no longer be the case. (Simmons/News) Looking back at Ichiros 2001, Colborn says one other memory stands out. In 2008, the National Baseball Hall of Fame awarded Niehaus the Ford C. Frick Award, the highest honor for American baseball broadcasters. Ichiro took this to a whole new level with this quote when asked what he will do once he is done playing baseball: There were a few moments where a rookie Ichiro's growing stardom expanded past the reaches of the Pacific Northwest. This is the one that really shows what a laser it was. I root for MN where Max Kepler and Byron Buxton wouldn't attempt that throw if they were picking it up while the runner was on second base. **, Press J to jump to the feed. Yet for all his stops over his 28-year playing career, there was always an affinity for the Mariners. He also thanked Mariners ownership for the opportunity to contribute as a special advisor in his post-playing days. Within a couple of years, however, the teams leadership had come to embrace Ichiros unorthodox style. The Double: The most popular . "I recorded [the 2001 All-Star Game] on VHS and watched it at least six or seven times as a kid, so Ichiro leading off by beating Randy to the bag stands out to me a lot," Ty said. He also addressed Piniella.\n\nLou kissed me right here on the cheek, Ichiro said. Among fans nationwide and his peers, Niehaus was . By the end of the regular season, he led the league in batting average (.350), hits (242), and stolen bases (56), becoming just the second player to win Rookie of the Year and MVP in the same season. So it was a mutual thing., The Cubs ultimately won negotiating rights for Fukudome, and the outfielder signed a four-year, $48 million contract. All rights reserved. The Japanese had been waiting their entire lives to compete against major league players, Small says. David Arnold Niehaus (February 19, 1935 - November 10, 2010) was an American sportscaster.He was the lead play-by-play announcer for the American League's Seattle Mariners from their inaugural season in 1977 until his death after the 2010 season. Less than a decade after hed left Japan, he noticed a dramatic difference. Ichiro is the first member added since 2015, and he joined an exclusive group that includes nine other members (in order of induction): Alvin Davis, Dave Niehaus, Jay Buhner, Edgar Martinez, Randy Johnson, Dan Wilson, Ken Griffey Jr., Lou Piniella and Jamie Moyer, with all in attendance except Johnson and Piniella. From 2001-2010, Ichiro set a Major League record with 10 consecutive seasons of 200 or more hits. In the bottom of the inning, he replaced Anthony Sanders in right field and proceeded to show what set him apart. Ichiro had the April 11 game off against Oakland left-hander Mark Mulder, replaced by Anthony Young, who played all of nine games in his Seattle career. By high school, he had also developed a contorted batting stance in which he picked up his front leg and moved it like a long, slow pendulum back toward the catcher, as T.R. More >. Check out video, photos and more from his big night here. I both love and confused by it. What sets Mariners OF Kyle Lewis apart from other prospects. The American League, originally founded in 1901, consists of the following teams: Baltimore Orioles; Boston Red Sox; Chicago White Sox; Cleveland Indians; Detroit Tigers; Houston Astros; Kansas City Royals; Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim; Minnesota Twins; New York Yankees; Oakland Athletics; Seattle Mariners; Tampa Bay Rays; Texas Rangers; and Toronto Blue Jays. Ichiro Suzuki Baseball player. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. So embrace it by giving your best without imposing limits on yourself. The countrys media had taken over Peoria every day during the spring, and its presence grew as Ichiro continued his success in Seattle. Because we only got to see him in the postseason once, many of Ichiro's greatest moments came in the regular season. The single-season hit record. Ichiro, you ever turn on the ball?, Later that day, in a 7-4 loss to the Athletics, Ichiro took his managers hint. Watch a special tribute to 710 ESPN Seattle's The Groz featuring messages from members of the Seattle sports media to commemorate his 29 years as a daily host in the market. Who delivered a ground ball base hit Mariners announcer Dave Niehaus passed on. Ichiro ] wasnt just GOING to sit back and take in the regular season decade hed... 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