Ichiro Suzuki announced his retirement at the end of the second game of the Opening Series in Japan. The former AL MVP award winner ends his career as a 10-time MLB All-Star, 10-time fielding award winner, two-time batting champion with a career average of .311 and 509 stolen bases. The relic contained in this card was obtained from Tokyo Dome on 3/21/19 under the auspices of the MLB® Authentication Program. The signing of all Topps autograph cards is witnessed by Topps representatives to guarantee authenticity.