Dave Niehaus
Sportscaster for Seattle Mariners
Born
February 19th, 1935
90 years ago
Died
2010
15 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A prominent sportscaster in Major League Baseball, gained recognition for a long career with the Seattle Mariners. Served as the team's play-by-play announcer for over 30 years. Provided commentary for the team's inaugural game in 1977 and continued to cover their games until retirement in 2010. Inducted into the Washington State Sports Hall of Fame and the baseball Hall of Fame's Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in baseball broadcasting.
Served as play-by-play announcer for Seattle Mariners from 1977 to 2010
Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame
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