Mariners Legacy Plaza honors record-setting 2001 team while paying homage to Sept. 11th attacks
A new statue inside T-Mobile Park has been created for the record-setting 2011 Mariners team-- who racked up 116 wins.
A new statue has been erected inside T-Mobile Park, honoring the record-setting 2001 Mariners team and paying homage to the September 11th attacks. The patriotic artwork, part of the 'Legacy Plaza', features statues of Mike Cameron and Mark Loretz, capturing the essence of that year's squad and the country. The plaza includes 116 bats representing each win, 2,000 commemorative medallions supporting the 'Mariners Legacy Field Projects', and a poignant tribute to the division-winning team that needed something to rally around during that time.
Rick Rizzs, the legendary play-by-play announcer, served as the Master of Ceremonies. Both Cameron and Loretz were present at the unveiling, sharing their emotional reflections on the significance of the moment. The plaque serves as a reminder of the team's resilience and the importance of giving back, ensuring the future of the game for young players across the state.
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