Watch: The Groz throws out the 1st pitch before Mariners-Astros game
Sep 25, 2019, 11:17 AM
Dave "The Groz" Grosby was honored Tuesday by the Mariners. (Taylor Jacobs/710 ESPN Seattle)
(Taylor Jacobs/710 ESPN Seattle)
Fresh off his final show as a full-time host with 710 ESPN Seattle’s Bob, Groz and Tom, Dave “The Groz” Grosby was honored with the opportunity of a lifetime on Tuesday night.
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Before the Mariners began their series against the Houston Astros, Groz threw out the first pitch at T-Mobile Park to Mariners infielder Donnie Walton.
Groz has been in the Seattle sports media as a talk show host since 1991, including the last nine years with 710 ESPN Seattle. He announced last month that he was stepping away from a full-time role on the air, though he will continue to have a daily segment at 11:45 a.m. with 710 ESPN Seattle’s John Clayton as well as be available to pinch-hit as a guest host. He will have an expanded role on 710Sports.com, as well.
Check out multiple videos of The Groz’s throw as well as pictures and his own reaction to the night below.
Ready for his @Mariners debut, it’s @Thegroz!!! pic.twitter.com/E8JBD22UTX
— 710 ESPN Seattle (@710ESPNSeattle) September 25, 2019
Way to go Groz! pic.twitter.com/ndNsK06cmV
— Shannon Drayer (@shannondrayer) September 25, 2019
The legend himself…@Thegroz throwing out the first pitch with the @Mariners! 👏🏼👏🏼 @710ESPNSeattle pic.twitter.com/sQlvfQuXSk
— Ashley Cox (@AshleyCox21) September 25, 2019
A truly special moment for a special Seattle Radio legend. Thanks for everything to Dave @Thegroz Grosby! pic.twitter.com/cYoDkb6zTC
— 710 ESPN Seattle (@710ESPNSeattle) September 25, 2019
A huge thank you goes out to one of the city’s strongest voices and most beloved radio personalities, Dave “The Groz” Grosby, for throwing out tonight’s first pitch. We're all behind you on your next journey.
Posted by Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, September 24, 2019
9/24/19 Is a date I will always remember. Thank you Seattle Mariners for the thrill of a lifetime. Thank you everyone for the warm ovation. I have good and bad days these days but this was a happy one Thank you Seattle
— Dave Grosby (@Thegroz) September 25, 2019
