Mariners announce new ‘Legacy Plaza’ at T-Mobile Park

The Seattle Mariners announced on Wednesday a new “Legacy Plaza” at T-Mobile Park that will offer fans “a unique opportunity to become a permanent part of Mariners history.”

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Located just inside the center-field gate, the plaza will feature a statue of Mike Cameron and Mark McLemore raising the American flag after the Mariners clinched the American League West title on Sept. 19, 2001, during their record-setting 116-win season.

The plaza also will include a wall of commemorative bats and baseball medallions available for purchase. Both the bats and medallions can be personalized with custom messages, “allowing fans to leave their mark at T-Mobile Park forever,” the press release said.

The plaza will be unveiled on Sept. 3, prior to that night’s game against the Athletics.

There will be 116 commemorative bats available for purchase at $1,000 apiece, with each bat representing a win from the Mariners’ AL-record 116-win campaign. There will be at least 2,000 baseball medallions available for purchase at $250 apiece.

Proceeds from Legacy Plaza will benefit Mariners Legacy Field projects to build and enhance youth baseball and softball fields in Washington state.

“2001 was a momentous time for our community and for the Mariners,” Mariners chairman John Stanton said. “The new Legacy Plaza reflects the deep connection between the Mariners and our community, commemorating one of the most meaningful moments in team history, while reinforcing our commitment to creating opportunities for youth across the Pacific Northwest.

“The Legacy Plaza brings together our history, our fans and our commitment to the future of baseball and softball in our region.”

The commemorative bats and medallions went on sale to Mariners season ticket holders on Wednesday. They will go on sale to the public at 9 a.m. Thursday. More information can be found here.

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