Seattle Mariners Unveil Legacy Plaza and 2001 Tribute Statue at T-Mobile Park
- The Seattle Mariners dedicated a new Legacy Plaza at T-Mobile Park on Wednesday, Sept.
- The newly unveiled plaza incorporates a display wall featuring commemorative bats and baseball medallions available for public and season-ticket holder purchase.
- Revenue generated from the Legacy Plaza sales will benefit Mariners Legacy Field projects, an initiative focused on building and enhancing youth baseball and softball fields throughout Washington state.
The Seattle Mariners dedicated a new Legacy Plaza at T-Mobile Park on Wednesday, Sept. 3, featuring a tribute commemorating the franchise’s 116-win season in 2001, according to local reports. Located just inside the center-field gate, the plaza anchors a new fan engagement area designed to benefit youth baseball and softball across Washington state. At the center of the installation stands a statue depicting Mike Cameron and Mark McLemore raising the American flag following the team’s American League West title-clinching victory on Sept. 19, 2001. That campaign was an AL-record 116-win season.
T-Mobile Park Plaza Details And Fan Purchasing Options
The newly unveiled plaza incorporates a display wall featuring commemorative bats and baseball medallions available for public and season-ticket holder purchase. Each item can be customized with personal messages, giving supporters a permanent physical presence inside the ballpark. The inventory includes 116 commemorative bats priced at $1,000 each, with every bat representing a win from the 2001 season. In addition, the organization made at least 2,000 baseball medallions available at $250 apiece. Thursday.
Community Impact And Leadership Statements
Revenue generated from the Legacy Plaza sales will benefit Mariners Legacy Field projects, an initiative focused on building and enhancing youth baseball and softball fields throughout Washington state.
2001 was a momentous time for our community and for the Mariners,
The new Legacy Plaza reflects the deep connection between the Mariners and our community, commemorating one of the most meaningful moments in team history, while reinforcing our commitment to creating opportunities for youth across the Pacific Northwest.
Mariners chairman John Stanton
As noted in team announcements, the project bridges the franchise’s milestone past with ongoing regional investments in youth sports infrastructure. The dedication ceremony officially opened the space to the public ahead of the team’s evening matchup against the Athletics.