When did the Seattle Mariners play their first home game?
The team played its first home game on the 10th of April 1977. Juan Bernhardt hit the first home run in franchise history during that inaugural season.
Questions about Seattle Mariners
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Who named the Seattle Mariners and how was the name chosen?
Roger Szmodis from Bellevue submitted the winning entry for the naming contest. Club officials selected his suggestion over more than 600 other entries to reflect the marine culture of the city.
What happened to Nintendo's ownership of the Seattle Mariners?
Nintendo of America purchased the team in 1992 and held a 49 percent share until 2016. CEO Hiroshi Yamauchi sold the controlling stake to First Avenue Entertainment led by John W. Stanton.
How many wins did the Seattle Mariners achieve in the 2001 season?
The 2001 season set an American League record with 116 wins. This total tied the Major League Baseball single-season record established by the 1906 Chicago Cubs.
When did T-Mobile Park open as the new home of the Seattle Mariners?
T-Mobile Park opened on the 15th of July 1999, hosting its first game against the San Diego Padres. Forty-four thousand six hundred seven people attended that inaugural match at the facility located in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood.