Mariners 50: Community & Baseball

In celebration of the Seattle Mariners’ 50th season, MOPOP steps up to the plate with an artifact spotlight honoring half a century of baseball and the fans who made every inning count.

Spanning the team’s inaugural 1977 season, the unforgettable “Refuse to Lose” run of 1995, and the All-Star players who defined generations, this display brings together 15 iconic artifacts—ranging from NIKE’s Griffey in ’96 button and Ken Griffey Jr.’s game-worn 1994 home jersey to the 2023 home run trident.

This spotlight pays homage to ninth-inning nerves, heavy hitters, scorecard keepers, and the enduring belief that this could really be the year. Diving headfirst into the nostalgia of first pitches and postseason magic, it tells the story of a city that never stops showing up.

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