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+====== Seattle Mariners ======
+===== Foundation Year =====
+The Seattle Mariners were established in 1977 as an American League expansion team [([[https://usefultrivia.com/sports_trivia/seattle_mariners_trivia.html|Useful Trivia]])].
+===== Team Name Origin =====
+"Mariners" was selected in a name-the-team contest, tying to Seattle’s maritime heritage [([[https://kids.kiddle.co/Seattle_Mariners|Kids Kiddle]])].
+===== Mariner Moose Mascot =====
+The Mariner Moose debuted in 1990, selected from over 2,500 children's submissions [([[https://www.mlb.com/news/mariners-moose-mascot-backstory|MLB.com]])].
+===== Long Losing Streak =====
+The Mariners had 14 consecutive losing seasons from 1977 to 1990, an MLB record [([[https://www.thesportschief.com/new-blog/2022/6/12/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-seattle-mariners|The Sports Chief]])].
+===== First Winning Season =====
+Mariners' first winning season was in 1991, breaking the record for longest maiden winning stretch [([[https://www.thesportschief.com/new-blog/2022/6/12/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-seattle-mariners|The Sports Chief]])].
+===== Record Wins =====
+Seattle set an MLB record with 116 wins in the 2001 regular season, tying the 1906 Cubs [([[https://www.thesportschief.com/new-blog/2022/6/12/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-seattle-mariners|The Sports Chief]])].
+===== Ichiro Suzuki’s Hits =====
+Ichiro holds the MLB record for most hits in a single season with 262 in 2004 [([[https://www.thesportschief.com/new-blog/2022/6/12/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-seattle-mariners|The Sports Chief]])].
+===== Consecutive 200-Hit Seasons =====
+Ichiro Suzuki also holds MLB record with 10 consecutive 200-hit seasons [([[https://www.thesportschief.com/new-blog/2022/6/12/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-seattle-mariners|The Sports Chief]])].
+===== 1995 Playoff Miracle =====
+The Mariners rallied from a 2-0 ALDS deficit to beat the Yankees and reach the ALCS for the first time [([[http://pppresaqlo.resa.be/article/mariners-playoff-history-a-deep|PPPrev]])].
+===== Playoff Drought =====
+Seattle experienced a 21-year postseason drought after 2001, ending in 2022 [([[http://pppresaqlo.resa.be/article/mariners-playoff-history-a-deep|PPPrev]])].
+===== T-Mobile Park Debut =====
+The Mariners moved to T-Mobile Park in 1999, replacing the Kingdome [([[https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/leaderboard/statcast-venue?venueId=680|Baseball Savant]])].
+===== Unique Retractable Roof =====
+T-Mobile Park's umbrella-style retractable roof provides rain protection but no climate control [([[https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/leaderboard/statcast-venue?venueId=680|Baseball Savant]])].
+===== Fan Capacity =====
+The stadium seats approximately 47,000 fans with five levels of seating [([[https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/leaderboard/statcast-venue?venueId=680|Baseball Savant]])].
+===== Luxury Experience =====
+T-Mobile Park offers 70 luxury suites and exclusive Diamond and Wells Fargo clubs [([[https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/leaderboard/statcast-venue?venueId=680|Baseball Savant]])].
+===== Mariners’ Colors =====
+The team’s colors are navy blue, Northwest green (a teal shade), and silver [([[https://kids.kiddle.co/Seattle_Mariners|Kids Kiddle]])].
+===== Ken Griffey Jr. Stardom =====
+Ken Griffey Jr. starred with Seattle in the 1990s and early 2000s, hitting 417 career homers there [([[https://bolavip.com/en/amp/mlb/greatest-seattle-mariners-players|Bolavip]])].
+===== Randy Johnson’s Cy Youngs =====
+Randy Johnson won the AL Cy Young Award in 1995, leading the Mariners with 18 wins [([[https://funtrivia.com/en/Sports/Seattle-Mariners-1387.html|FunTrivia]])].
+===== Felix Hernandez’s Perfect Game =====
+Felix “King” Hernandez threw a perfect game in 2012, a highlight of his Mariners career [([[https://funtrivia.com/en/Sports/Seattle-Mariners-1387.html|FunTrivia]])].
+===== Edgar Martinez’s Legacy =====
+Edgar Martinez, a designated hitter and batting champion, is a Mariners Hall of Famer [([[https://funtrivia.com/en/Sports/Seattle-Mariners-1387.html|FunTrivia]])].
+===== Marathon Games =====
+The Mariners’ longest game took 17 innings against the Minnesota Twins in 2008 [([[https://usefultrivia.com/sports_trivia/seattle_mariners_trivia.html|Useful Trivia]])].
+===== Mariners Ownership Change =====
+John Stanton became principal owner in 2016, investing heavily in the franchise [([[https://kids.kiddle.co/Seattle_Mariners|Kids Kiddle]])].
+===== Mariner Moose Fame =====
+The Mariner Moose was inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame for his popularity [([[https://www.mlb.com/news/mariners-moose-mascot-backstory|MLB.com]])].
+===== Randy Johnson Traded Back =====
+The Mariners reacquired Randy Johnson briefly in 2009 to bolster pitching depth [([[https://bolavip.com/en/amp/mlb/greatest-seattle-mariners-players|Bolavip]])].
+===== First Mariners Manager =====
+Darrell Johnson was the franchise’s first manager in 1977 [([[https://usefultrivia.com/sports_trivia/seattle_mariners_trivia.html|Useful Trivia]])].
+===== Strikeouts Record =====
+Felix Hernandez leads the Mariners in career strikeouts with over 2,400 [([[https://www.espn.com/mlb/team/stats/_/name/sea/seattle-mariners|ESPN]])].
+===== Ichiro in Hall of Fame =====
+Ichiro Suzuki entered the Hall of Fame in 2022 after a storied career [([[https://www.espn.com/mlb/team/stats/_/name/sea/seattle-mariners|ESPN]])].
+===== Most Career Hits =====
+Ichiro amassed 2,542 hits with the Mariners, the franchise’s all-time leader [([[https://www.espn.com/mlb/team/stats/_/name/sea/seattle-mariners|ESPN]])].
+===== Mariners’ First Wild Card =====
+Seattle earned their first Wild Card berth in 1995 during their playoff run [([[http://pppresaqlo.resa.be/article/mariners-playoff-history-a-deep|PPPrev]])].
+===== Batting Average Record =====
+Ichiro’s .372 average in 2004 is the highest single-season mark in Mariners history [([[https://www.mlb.com/mariners/history/club-records|MLB.com]])].
+===== Record RBI Season =====
+Ken Griffey Jr. posted 147 RBIs in 1997, a franchise single-season high [([[https://www.mlb.com/mariners/history/club-records|MLB.com]])].
+===== Longest Hit Streak =====
+Edgar Martinez owned a 32-game hitting streak, tied for the longest in club history [([[https://www.mlb.com/mariners/history/club-records|MLB.com]])].
+===== Mariners’ First Playoff Win =====
+Seattle won their first postseason series in the 1995 ALDS against the Yankees [([[http://pppresaqlo.resa.be/article/mariners-playoff-history-a-deep|PPPrev]])].
+===== Franchise No-Hitters =====
+The team has recorded multiple no-hitters by Randy Johnson and Félix Hernández [([[https://www.espn.com/mlb/team/stats/_/name/sea/seattle-mariners|ESPN]])].
+===== Fan Favorite Hit It Here Cafe =====
+A popular pregame spot at T-Mobile Park is the Hit It Here Cafe, loved by fans [([[https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/leaderboard/statcast-venue?venueId=680|Baseball Savant]])].
+===== Team Colors Change =====
+Before 1993, the Mariners wore royal blue and gold before switching to navy, teal, and silver [([[https://kids.kiddle.co/Seattle_Mariners|Kids Kiddle]])].
+===== Kingdome Historic Role =====
+The Kingdome was the Mariners’ home from 1977 to 1999, hosting memorable games [([[https://amazon.com/sports/seattle-mariners/history|Amazon Sports]])].
+===== Mariners All-Time Homer Leader =====
+Ken Griffey Jr. leads with 417 homers, followed by Edgar Martinez and Jay Buhner [([[https://bolavip.com/en/amp/mlb/greatest-seattle-mariners-players|Bolavip]])].
+===== Smallest Market Team =====
+Seattle is one of the smallest MLB markets, competing successfully with big cities [([[https://funtrivia.com/en/Sports/Seattle-Mariners-1387.html|FunTrivia]])].
+===== Mariners’ Community Engagement =====
+The Mariners have an active program supporting youth baseball in the region [([[https://www.mlb.com/mariners/fans/insider-trivia|MLB.com]])].
+===== Felix Hernandez Jersey Retirement =====
+The club retired Felix Hernandez’s jersey #34 in recognition of his contributions [([[https://www.mlb.com/mariners/fans/insider-trivia|MLB.com]])].
+===== Ichiro’s No-Hitter Bid =====
+Ichiro almost pitched a no-hitter in college but instead became an MLB hitting legend [([[https://funtrivia.com/en/Sports/Seattle-Mariners-1387.html|FunTrivia]])].
+===== Mariners’ Hits Milestone =====
+Ichiro had ten consecutive seasons of 200+ hits, a Major League best [([[https://usefultrivia.com/sports_trivia/seattle_mariners_trivia.html|Useful Trivia]])].
+===== Most Recent Playoff Appearance =====
+The Mariners’ last playoff appearance was in 2022, ending a 21-year drought [([[http://pppresaqlo.resa.be/article/mariners-playoff-history-a-deep|PPPrev]])].
+===== Jerry Dipoto GM Role =====
+Jerry Dipoto has been the President of Baseball Operations since 2015 [([[https://www.mlb.com/mariners/fans/insider-trivia|MLB.com]])].
+===== Mariners’ Trivia Quiz =====
+Trivia quizzes celebrate Mariners history, players, and memorable moments [([[https://take.quiz-maker.com/cp-np-how-well-do-you-know-42|Quiz Maker]])].

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