#51 forever: Mariners retire Randy Johnson's number in front of a packed T-Mobile Park
The Seattle Mariners retired Randy Johnson's number 51 jersey in a pre-game ceremony at T-Mobile Park, featuring a star-studded cast including Mariners Hall of Famers. Mariners majority owner John Stanton announced that a statue of Johnson will be erected in his honor next season.
The Seattle Mariners retired Randy Johnson's number 51 jersey on Saturday in a ceremony at T-Mobile Park. The event featured Mariners Hall of Famers Ichiro Suzuki, Félix Hernández, Edgar Martínez, Dan Wilson, Jay Buhner, Ken Griffey Jr., and Alvin Davis. Johnson addressed the crowd, detailing his accomplishments with the Mariners and expressing gratitude for his time in Seattle. Mariners majority owner John Stanton announced that a statue of Johnson will be erected next season, citing Johnson's impact on the franchise and Seattle's baseball scene. Johnson played 10 years with the Mariners after being traded from the Montreal Expos in 1989. He is among four pitchers in MLB history with at least 300 wins and 4,000 strikeouts, retiring with a record of 303-166 and 4,875 strikeouts.
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