Today's topics?
The Seattle Mariners and the Colorado Rockies.....
the Seattle Mariners.......
1. The Seattle Mariners were enfranchised in 1977, as part of the American League.
2. Since 1999, Safeco Field has been the Mariner's home field.
3. The name "Mariners" originates from the marine culture of the city of Seattle.
4. The current team colors are teal, navy blue and silver.
5. The team mascot is the Mariner Moose.
6. Any real success eluded the Mariners until 1995 when they defeated the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series.
7. The Mariners hold the record for the most season wins with 116, which they achieved in 2001.
8. The Mariners are owned by Nintendo of America.
9. The original home of the Mariners, the Kingdome, is now the home of the NFL team, the Seattle Seahawks.
10. There are currently 4 Mariners in the Mariners Hall of Fame; Dave Neihaus (Broadcaster, 1977-current), Alvin Davis (1st Base, 1984-1991), Jay Buhner (Outfield, 1988-2001) and Edgar Martinez (Designated hitter, 1987-2004).
the Colorado Rockies.....
1. The Colorado Rockies were established in 1991 and began playing baseball in 1993.
2. The Rockies are part of the National League.
3. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains, which pass through Colorado, just west of Denver.
4. Following multiple losing seasons, the Rockies finally won the National League pennant in 2007
5. The first game in Rockies history was on April 5, 1993.
6. In 2006, Matt Holliday hit 34 home runs and was named to the All Star Game.
7. In 2007, the Rockies made the playoffs for the first time since 1995.
8. The Rockies made it to the World Series in 2007 but were swept in 4 games against the Boston Red Sox.
9. July 1, 2008 was the shortest, 9 inning game in Coors Field history; 1 hour and 58 minutes.
10. The team colors are black, purple, silver and white.
You learn something new every day. :D
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