Throughout the 2017 season, the Mariners will commemorate the 40th anniversary of the club’s inception in 1977, celebrating four decades of team and individual accomplishments. From the Corner of Edgar & Dave will bring you a historical perspective of significant dates in Mariners history. We invite you to share your favorite memories of Mariners Baseball on social media this season using #Mariners40.
On July 28, 1993, Ken Griffey Jr. stepped into the left-handed batter’s box at the Kingdome to lead off the bottom of the 7th against Minnesota Twins starter Willie Banks.