2004 – After spending $67 million to acquire its former president’s shares of the Seattle Mariners, Nintendo’s U.S. subsidiary now owns more than 50 percent of the franchise. Due to the presence of superstar Ichiro Suzuki, Seattle is one of the favorite major league teams in Japan.

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On November 25, 2004 — After spending $67 million to acquire its former president’s shares of the Seattle Mariners, Nintendo’s U.S. subsidiary now owns more than 50 percent of the franchise. Due to the presence of superstar Ichiro Suzuki, Seattle is one of the favorite major league teams in Japan.