Seattle Mariners to induct broadcaster Rick Rizzs into Hall of Fame
Longtime broadcaster Rick Rizzs has been selected for the Seattle Mariners Hall of Fame after decades behind the microphone.
Where it stands
After 41 years with the team, radio voice Rick Rizzs received a surprise selection for the Seattle Mariners Hall of Fame during a Top 50 players ceremony. Outlets including MLB.com, KOMO, KING5.com, KUOW, and The Seattle Times report that the broadcaster was caught off guard by the announcement, which comes as he also makes plans for retirement.
Fans and listeners following the franchise's broadcast history are affected by the recognition of the long-serving voice of the team, while forthcoming coverage does not yet specify the exact date of the induction ceremony.
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Who reported it (12)
- BASEBALL-MLB-SEA-TB/ Buffalo News · 27d ago
- BASEBALL-MLB-SEA-TB/ Kenosha News · 27d ago
- BASEBALL-MLB-SEA-TB/ Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier · 27d ago
- Mariners News: Rick Rizzs, Kade Anderson, and Max Scherzer Lookout Landing · 27d ago
- Seattle Mariners announce 50 greatest players; Rick Rizzs to join Mariners Hall of Fame FOX 13 Seattle · 27d ago
- Mariners News: Rick Rizzs, Kade Anderson, and Max Scherzer Yahoo Sports · 27d ago
- Voice of the Mariners Rick Rizzs to be inducted into Mariners Hall of Fame in 2027 Yahoo Sports · 27d ago
- Broadcaster Rick Rizzs reflects on 41 years with the Mariners, and plans for retirement KUOW · 27d ago
- Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs selected for team Hall of Fame KOMO · 27d ago
- 'Radio voice' of the Mariners Rick Rizzs to be inducted into team Hall of Fame KING5.com · 27d ago
- Rizzs surprised with Mariners HOF nod during Top 50 players ceremony MLB.com · 27d ago
- Seattle Mariners to induct broadcaster Rick Rizzs into Hall of Fame The Seattle Times · 27d ago broke it first
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Who is Rick Rizzs?
Rick Rizzs is the radio voice and longtime broadcaster for the Seattle Mariners with 41 years at the team.
Where was Rizzs surprised with the Hall of Fame nod?
He was surprised during a Top 50 players ceremony.
Which outlets reported on the induction?
Coverage comes from MLB.com, KOMO, KING5.com, KUOW, and The Seattle Times.
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