Mariners' mailbag: The Washburn deal? Aug 19, 2008
You might see only glimpses of The Kid that grew up in center field at the Kingdome ... Hutyler has been the Mariners PA announcer since 1987, first in the Kingdome and now at Safeco Field. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Olney: Hired guns Aug 14, 2008
"After a walk in the eighth, Junior is pulled for a pinch-runner. You think about the hamstrings, the knee, the dislocated shoulder, the wrist he shattered against the Kingdome wall. The next day, an afternoon game, Griffey leaves in the sixth with leg cramps. The day after that, another scorcher, he's the DH. Ozzie Guilln explains that he wants to "keep Griffey healthy for the whole season. " Like it'll be easy. Like nobody's ever thought of it before. -HAMPTON STEVENSGetty ImagesI-Rod joins... (ESPN -- Baseball)
Tom VerducciINSIDE BASEBALL Aug 7, 2008
The Rays also have the comfort of the Trop, which is starting to look like the Kingdome did to Seattle in 1995 ... But as Seattle won, the Kingdome morphed into a source of energy for the home team. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Mariners batter Twins Aug 6, 2008
Ibanez set Seattle s record for RBIs in one frame, one more than Ken Griffey Jr. had in the fifth inning on April 29, 1999, at the old Kingdome. It s a once-in-a-lifetime deal, said Ibanez, who thought he was going to be traded to Toronto or the New York Mets last week. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Ibanez rallies Mariners with 6 RBIs in 1 inning Aug 5, 2008
Ibanez set Seattle's record for RBIs in one frame, one better than Ken Griffey Jr. had in the fifth inning on April 29, 1999, at the old Kingdome. It was the most runs the Mariners scored in an inning in nearly five years, since Aug. 30, 2003, against Baltimore. (Anchorage Daily News)
Ibanez drives in six runs in one inning to rally Mariners Aug 5, 2008
Ibanez set Seattle's record for RBI in one frame, one better than had in the fifth inning on April 29, 1999, at the old Kingdome. It was the most runs the Mariners scored in an inning in nearly five years, since Aug. 30, 2003, against Baltimore. (USA Today -- Sports)
Red Sox in home-field slump Jul 30, 2008
The Sox were last no-hit by Chris Bosio in a 7-0 Mariners win on April 22, 1993, at the Kingdome. There have been four no-hitters by opponents at Fenway Park, most recently Jim Bunning on July 20, 1958. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Rod Smith retires Jul 27, 2008
In the Kingdome and at the Chargers, going into those environments, I want to thank them for that. That was a big part of my life. (BroncosUpdate.com)
Seattle voice set to join Hall of Fame Jul 26, 2008
For 32 years, from Diego Segui s first pitch in the concrete dungeon that was the Kingdome, through yet another loss Wednesday at palatial Safeco Field, Niehaus has been the narrator for plenty of losing seasons and a few memorable moments that defined Mariners history ... Niehaus chokes up when reminded of the one-game tiebreaker with the Angels that Seattle won 9-1 to clinch the division title, and fans in the delirious Kingdome turning toward the broadcast booth to salute Niehaus after the... (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
The Pres' Palouse Park Bench - An Introduction Jul 26, 2008
Case in point: the Kingdome. Although owned by a professional sports team, many people despised going to the dome, not only because it looked disgusting on the outside, but crypt like on the inside. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Nice homecoming for Red Sox' Lowrie Jul 23, 2008
and watch the Mariners play in the Kingdome on Sunday afternoons ... Lowrie went from running the bases at the Kingdome to North Salem High School to an All-Star baseball camp at Stanford University's sunken diamond. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Is this progress? Jul 15, 2008
For the most part, though, these great temples of baseball passed without much fanfare, and even, sometimes, to cheers from fans who, like those who held Kingdome implosion parties a few years back, thought the creation of a sleeker, improved field of battle would auger the rise of a sleeker, improved baseball te 00004000 am. Now, many will see this as unadorned nostalgia or even pinko socialism. (MSNBC -- Sports)
LETTERS: NCT, July 13, 2008 Jul 14, 2008
Hussein Is The Name wrote on Jul 13, 2008 4:36 PM:And I have no greater friend/cheerleader then SOLONE. Thank you SOLONE, I will remember you when I build my new Kingdome. Ron wrote on Jul 13, 2008 4:46 PM:My dear misguided friend, "Ya know Ron"@2:37 PM, as you'll recall we were heading into the Clinton/Gore recession when Bush took office. (North County Times)
Former Clemson Coach Dr. I.M. Ibrahim Passes Jul 14, 2008
Football Recruit Search. Basketball Recruit Search. (Clemson Sports -- Rivals.com)
Artists lose a benefactor Jul 13, 2008
From what i have read in the Bible no-one knows that they going to make it to heaven they pray always that they be worthy of the kingdome of heaven. there will be a lot of surprises when the hour comes to be judged. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Top Rock Acts Gear Up For VH1's Who Tribute Jul 13, 2008
It was at the Kingdome in Seattle, and I remember after the Clash saying, "Man, I just spent $25 and that was pretty disappointing." So, I went to the back of the arena and sat against the wall, and the Who came out. From the first note, it was like, "Wow, this is f*cking incredible." In terms of that punk rock energy, they still had it, and the Clash had lost it. (Billboard.com)
Seattle Loses NBA Team To Oklahoma ... Jul 8, 2008
Both teams played in the outdated Kingdome, which was torn down to make way for new stadiums. New owner planned to move the Sonics. (Suite101.com)
Gone, but not forgotten Jul 7, 2008
Playing pickup games at the Kingdome (the team's home for a short time) was a nice perk ... 1987: Stars at the Kingdome. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe Jun 23, 2008
Typed on the mat below the original is "For the Children of New York. The finished framed piece is 8-x-10. --Mike Jones, Woodstock, Ga. Just about any original of Nieman's has value, especially when signed by the subject. Your piece is worth around $500, said Brian Marren, vice president of acquisitions for www.MastroAuctions.com auctions in Chicago. Dear Babe: I have a Kingdome coffee cup that says "Collector's Edition Mug In Commemoration of the Grand Opening of the Kingdome Stadium, Seattle,... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
'Living the Dream' more than a slogan Jun 21, 2008
"Elway was coming out from the Kingdome to the bus, and I couldn't even stand up to see him," Palazzolo said. "I was just so weak. We knew something was wrong.". (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
A-Rod has an admirer in Griffey Jun 21, 2008
NEW YORK -- Alex Rodriguez will have the opportunity to play against Ken Griffey Jr. this weekend at Yankee Stadium, on the opposite coast from where they broke in on the Kingdome turf as young Seattle Mariners standouts. Griffey's Cincinnati Reds arrived in town to open a three-game series in New York on Friday, and Rodriguez lauded Junior's recent accomplishment, becoming the sixth Major Leaguer to join the 600-home run club. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
N.O. looking to secure Final Four Jun 19, 2008
The 10th, Phoenix, is considered a strong contender, because University of Phoenix Stadium gives the committee a choice of a western city for the first time since demolition of the Seattle Kingdome in 2000. "We couldn't be more pleased with the efforts the people representing these great cities have put forth to this point," said Tom O'Connor, athletic director at George Mason and chairman of the basketball committee. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Kelso High School memories: 1945 to 1949 Jun 19, 2008
We were at the Kingdome to see Kelso win the championship in 1983. Also proud to see nephew Scott Radcliffe score three touchdowns. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Presley has fond memories of Seattle Jun 17, 2008
In the 10th inning off Ken Forsch, Presley belted a walk-off grand slam at the Kingdome, giving Seattle an 8-4 win over the then California Angels ... Presley enjoyed hitting in the Kingdome, which has since been replaced by Safeco Field ... "Kingdome was a hitter's ballpark," Presley said. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Sonics vs. Seattle trial begins Jun 17, 2008
Anderson, who was a lead negotiator in the 1994 lease when KeyArena was remodeled and expanded, recalled baseball's Mariners being told they would never make money at the old, decrepit Kingdome. They then sold out with raucous crowds during and after a wondrous 1995 season, when they reached the postseason for the first time. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Casto's three-run homer leads Nats over Mariners Jun 17, 2008
It is the longest home losing streak for the Mariners since they lost eight straight in 1996 at the Kingdome. Casto's first career homer came off reliever Mark Lowe (1-3). (Longview Daily News, WA)
Joe Orso: Desire to be good drives some inside, others outside religion Jun 17, 2008
Senior Advocate wrote on Jun 16, 2008 8:59 AM:" The true message of the prophet Jesus was de-railed after his death. The main instigator was Paul who never knew Jesus nor was privy, first hand to his teachings. Who knows how changed the actual teachings are, in light of the messages the church wanted to preach. The Kindond of God is withing each of us, not up their, not down here, not in the churches etc.. Sandness statement that "the church needs you if IT'S ever to be the Kingdome of God",... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
3 up, 3 down Jun 16, 2008
It came at the Seattle Kingdome against the White Sox's Eric King. Remember when: Griffey hit his 300th homer off Tribe reliever Jose Mesa on April 13, 1998. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
INTERLEAGUE Tigers stay hot heading for S.F. Jun 16, 2008
It is the longest home losing streak for the Mariners since they lost eight straight in 1996 at the Kingdome. Cubs 7, Blue Jays 4: Ted Lilly allowed one hit over six scoreless innings, Derrek Lee drove in three runs and Aramis Ramirez homered for Chicago in Toronto. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Valley looks to net Final Four Jun 14, 2008
The last Final Four played west of Texas was in 1995 at Seattle's Kingdome, which has since been demolished. The $455 million University of Phoenix Stadium, which opened in 2006, is the only venue west of San Antonio that meets the NCAA's latest specs: Seats at least 60,000 people and has a dome. (AZCentral)
Griffey Hits No. 600 Against Marlins Jun 12, 2008
Griffey was the youngest player in the majors still only 19 on April 10, 1989, when he homered off the Chicago White Sox's Eric King on the first pitch he saw at Seattle's Kingdome. Homer No. 36 was one of his most satisfying. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Day at a time for Griffey Jun 11, 2008
"He was a highlight film every night, whether he was hitting an upper deck home run in the Kingdome or climbing some wall,". McLaren said before Seattle played at Toronto on Tuesday night. (WKRC.com, OH)
McLaren speaks of Junior's 600th tater Jun 11, 2008
"He was a highlight film every night, whether hitting a home run in the upper deck in the Kingdome or climbing some wall. He had the ability in his running speed to take it to the next level. He had an overdrive.". McLaren also marveled at the type of player Griffey was in the eyes of baseball fans. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Tracking The Kid Jun 11, 2008
April 10, 1989 / An auspicious start On the first pitch of his first at-bat in Seattle's old Kingdome, Griffey hits it out to left off the White Sox's Eric King ... July 28, 1993 / Eight's enough His shot off the Twins' Willie Banks, which hits the facade of the Kingdome's third deck, ties the major league record of Don Mattingly (1987) and Dale Long (1956) for homering in eight consecutive games ... June 27, 1999 / Good-bye Kingdome Fittingly, Griffey hits the final homer at the Kingdome, a... (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Beyond 600: Griffey Jr. shrugs off trade rumors Jun 11, 2008
"He was a highlight film every night, whether he was hitting an upper deck home run in the Kingdome or climbing some wall," McLaren said before Seattle played at Toronto on Tuesday night. "He's the first guy I would think of to pay go watch play, just his all-around play.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
ROOKIE SENSATION: Bruce 'riding a wave' Jun 10, 2008
Cincinnati fans can't help but hope he's the next the player he idolized and once tried to reach by phone, only to be stymied by the Seattle Kingdome switchboard ... "He was my favorite player. It was everything about him the smiles, the way he always had fun, making acrobatic plays, hitting home runs, winning 10 consecutive Gold Gloves. He was just it, man the guy in the '90s for sure. "I think I called information (for the Kingdome phone number). (USA Today -- Sports)
Griffey joins 600-homer club with blast against Marlins Jun 10, 2008
NEWS AND INFORMATION. JUNIOR CHASES 600 HRS. (USA Today -- Sports)
Jon HeymanTHE DAILY SCOOP Jun 7, 2008
Legend has it that as an 8-year-old he called long-distance to Seattle's Kingdome in search of his childhood hero, Ken Griffey Jr.. Bruce never got Griffey on the phone that day but said he instead did get a "guilty conscience" and a little bit of trouble with his parents for running up the phone bill in his Beaumont, Texas home. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Ellsbury makes Seattle debut May 27, 2008
Every so often, Ellsbury and his parents would make the five-hour drive to the Kingdome to watch Ken Griffey Jr. and the Mariners ... "As a kid growing up, this was the closest big league ballpark, and I remember coming to the Kingdome and watching a bunch of games out here," said Ellsbury. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Yankee Stadium a part of Mariners history May 26, 2008
" The Yankees started a West Coast road trip the following day, and Blowers, who attended the University of Washington, made his MLB debut on Sept. 1, 1989, against the California Angels. He got his first start on Sept. 5 at the Kingdome, where he went 2-for-5 in a 12-2 victory over the Mariners, and his family was there to see it. Blowers spent three seasons with the Yankees before being traded to the Mariners on May 17, 1992, for cash and a player to be named later -- Minor League pitcher Jim... (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Niehaus makes it to Cooperstown May 25, 2008
The early editions of the Mariners struggled on the field, while playing home games at the Kingdome. As Smith pointed out in the Saturday afternoon program, the Kingdome was a place that Niehaus nicknamed "The Tomb.". (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
REVIEW: "Indiana Jones and the Kingdome of the Crystal Skull" May 22, 2008
TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE POLL. Do you plan to see 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Listless Tigers drop series in desert May 20, 2008
" The way they put runners on base, they could've topped four runs Sunday, and they were potentially a hit away from doing so. They just couldn't get them in. Johnson, at age 44, is a far different pitcher than the fireballer who overpowered Tigers bats for a 0000248E no-hitter 18 years ago at Seattle's Kingdome. Still, his fastball-slider combination, including a backdoor slider that consistently kept Tigers hitters fooled, was enough to get key outs at the right times. With a lineup stacked... (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Baseball: American League: Roundup for Saturday and Friday Apr 21, 2008
American League: Roundup for Saturday and Friday - International Herald Tribune. American League: Roundup for Saturday and Friday. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Back in big leagues, Santana smokes M's Apr 20, 2008
Past Month's Most Commented Stories. Sunday, April 20, 2008 12:23 AM PDT. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Santana dominates Mariners, Angels win 4-1 Apr 20, 2008
Past Month's Most Commented Stories. Saturday, April 19, 2008 9:46 PM PDT. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Irish Take Nation's Second Longest Active Winning Streak Into Key BIG EAST Series At West Virginia Apr 19, 2008
Previous Irish teams have played at two Major League parks, in '95 and '96 tournaments at the Seattle Kingdome while facing the Univ. of Pittsburgh at Three Rivers Stadium in '98. The Irish also have played BIG EAST Tournament games at minor-league Dodd Stadium (Norwich, Conn. (Und.com)
Mexico blanks China before over 56,000 in Seattle Apr 17, 2008
Only exhibitions with Real Madrid and DC United in 2006 and Manchester United and Celtic in 2003, plus a 1976 NASL exhibition game between Seattle and the New York Cosmos - Pele scored two goals in the first event held in the old Kingdome - drew more in Seattle than Wednesday night's match. "It was impressive, honestly,'' Mexico interim coach Jesus Ramirez said. "It made me happy that we could send them home tonight happy. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mexico handles China 1-0 in Seattle exhibition Apr 17, 2008
Mexico beats China 1-0 in friendly - Soccer - SI.com. Posted: Thursday April 17, 2008 1:53AM; Updated: Thursday April 17, 2008 1:53AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Mexico beats China, 1-0 Apr 17, 2008
Only exhibitions with Real Madrid and DC United in 2006 and Manchester United and Celtic in 2003, plus a 1976 NASL exhibition game between Seattle and the New York Cosmos _ Pele scored two goals in the first event held in the old Kingdome _ drew more in Seattle than Wednesday night's match. "It was impressive, honestly," Mexico interim coach Jesus Ramirez said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Who's in your five? Apr 5, 2008
(Jim Boeheim photo/AP/Al Behrman; Kingdome photo/AP/Elaine Thompson). Posted at 11:00 AM/ET, April 04, 2008 in. (USA Today -- Sports)
Dawgs Return To Safeco To Face No. 18 Arizona Apr 3, 2008
The Huskies also used to host a tournament in the Kingdome, the Mariners' old home, and played an exhibition vs. the Ms in the Kingdome in 1986. Rugged Pac-10: Any team that plays in the Pac-10 can say that it has a pretty tough schedule. (Gohuskies.com)
Streaking Dawgs Open Pac-10 Play At OSU Mar 28, 2008
The Huskies also used to host a tournament in the Kingdome, the Mariners' old home, and played an exhibition vs. the Ms in the Kingdome in 1986. 11-Game Win Streak: The Huskies enter the conference season on an 11-game winning streak, with all of those victories coming at home over a 12-day period. (Gohuskies.com)
Cooperstown calls: Mariners' broadcaster Dave Niehaus to be inducted to Hall of Fame this summer Mar 26, 2008
It was even more of a challenge because until midway through the 1999 season, Seattle played its games in what amounted to a giant cement tub the featureless Kingdome. I was doing laboratory baseball when we were in the Kingdome ... Even though the Mariners spent their darkest years in the Kingdome, they also had their brightest moment there in 1995, which culminated with a remarkable run to the playoffs that very well could have saved baseball in Seattle. (Missoulian, MT)
UW Host Holy Cross In Two Twinbills Mar 15, 2008
The Huskies lost to Navy, 5-4, at Graves Field and then beat the Midshipmen, 14-2, the following day in the Kingdome ... The Huskies also used to host a tournament in the Kingdome, the Mariners' former home, and played an exhibition vs. the Mariners in the Kingdome in 1986. (Gohuskies.com)
Kings can't conjure up one final miracle Mar 15, 2008
At 6pm, the "house full" sign went up as 10,238 fans squeezed into the Kingdome - just like the good old days back when the Kings sold out the place for every home game. It was the first sell-out since game one of the 2003 grand final series against Perth - the first time the Kings had reached a championship decider. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Pack earplugs: Implosion scheduled for Norwood Mar 15, 2008
which also imploded the Seattle Kingdome and the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas. The rubble will be removed by J&L management Corp. of Mount Clemens, Mich. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
MAHONEY: Carey among ownership with clout in Seattle expansion Mar 6, 2008
Hanauer grew up playing the game in the Seattle area and religiously trekked to watch the NASL Sounders, who regularly attracted crowds in the high teens and occasionally sold out Memorial Stadium, then consistently topped crowds of 20,000 in the massive Kingdome. Yet he hadn't needed a whiff of the pro game to spark his interest. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Mariners notes: Club working on basestealing Feb 29, 2008
Chip off the old block: One of the regular sights before home games at the Kingdome in the mid-1990s was Beau Amaral belting balls thrown by his dad, Rich, into the screen behind home plate. Beau is 17 years old now, a junior in high school in Southern California and a left-handed pitcher with dreams of playing in the Major Leagues. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Diamond Dawgs Set For Season Opener Feb 20, 2008
The Huskies also used to host a tournament in the Kingdome, the Mariners' former home, and played an exhibition vs. the Mariners in the Kingdome in 1986. Squad Breakdown: Washington's 38-man roster is unusually balanced last year. (Gohuskies.com)
Niehaus' love of baseball began as a boy Feb 20, 2008
" Niehaus has spent the past 31 years broadcasting Mariners baseball, punctuating great plays with 'my, oh, my" and dispatching home runs with "that will fly away." He has done all but 82 of the Mariners' 4,899 games, beginning with that inaugural 1977 season in the old Kingdome. "It seems like it just started. It seems like yesterday that I did the opener," he said. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
NBA likely to be team-less in Seattle Feb 18, 2008
The Kingdome came down in 2000. Now, no more Final Fours within a thousand miles. (USA Today -- Sports)
Serving the King Feb 8, 2008
The Kingdome stood as a Seattle icon for 25 years -- from March of 1976 through March of 2000 ... Like the Kingdome of old, Holmgren came to Seattle as a multi-purpose promise -- coach and general manager -- and we saw that coaching would be his specialty, just as we saw that watching baseball indoors was infinitely worse than watching football indoors could ever be. (SeahawksInsider.com)
Timeline: Ryan's Hall of Fame career Feb 7, 2008
1993 -- Ryan announces before the season he is retiring and makes his last start on Sept. 22 against the Mariners at the Kingdome. 1994 -- Ryan begins a 10-year personal services contract with the Rangers. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Shaping the Rangers: #8 Alex Rodriguez Jan 26, 2008
He also clobbered 42 homeruns while playing the second half of the season in brand new Safeco Field, a considerably less hitter-friendly park than the old Kingdome. Soon, Rodriguez found himself the cornerstone of the Mariner franchise. (Texas, TheInsiders.com)
