2001 Topps Ichiro Suzuki RC #726 BGS 8.5

This 2001 Topps Ichiro Suzuki rookie card represents one of the most historic arrivals in Major League Baseball history. After dominating Nippon Professional Baseball, Ichiro made an immediate impact in the United States, capturing both the AL Rookie of the Year and AL MVP awards in his debut 2001 season.

Graded BGS 8.5, this card is a cornerstone collectible for any baseball enthusiast, celebrating the start of a legendary career that bridged two baseball worlds and culminated in Hall of Fame recognition.

Card Details

• Year: 2001
• Set: Topps
• Card Number: 726
• Grading Company: BGS
• Grade: 8.5

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 1475
• Population in Higher Grades: 791
• Total Graded Population: 3215

Career Highlights

• Member of the Seattle Mariners (2001-2012, 2018-2019) in Major League Baseball
• Member of the New York Yankees (2012-2014) in Major League Baseball
• Member of the Miami Marlins (2015-2017) in Major League Baseball
• Member of the Orix BlueWave (1992-2000) in Nippon Professional Baseball
• Member of the Japan national team (2006) in the World Baseball Classic
• Three-time Pacific League MVP Award winner (1994, 1995, 1996)
• Japan Series champion with Orix BlueWave in 1996
• AL Rookie of the Year and AL MVP in 2001
• Set the MLB single-season record for hits with 262 in 2004
• Named MLB All-Star Game MVP in 2007
• Recorded his 3,000th MLB career hit in 2016
• Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2025
• Inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in 2025