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-more- For Immediate Release Tuesday, January 19, 2016 Contact: Rebecca Hale 206-346-4324 [email protected] @RebeccaMariners BOBBLEHEADS, KEN GRIFFEY JR. WEEKEND & FIREWORKS ARE AMONG SEATTLE MARINERS 2016 SPECIAL EVENTS Single-game tickets on sale Saturday, March 5 Five bobblehead giveaways, postgame fireworks, a weekend of activities to celebrate Ken Griffey Jr.’s Hall of Fame induction, and three Bark at the Park nights all highlight the specials events on tap for the 2016 Seattle Mariners season. Bobbleheads There are five bobblehead giveaways on the 2016 schedule including a Nelson Cruz Boomstick bobble and one for Ken Griffey Jr. (first 20,000 fans), courtesy of ROOT SPORTS. Nelson Cruz Boomstick(April 30 vs. Kansas City) Kyle Seager (May 14 vs. L.A. Angels) Felix Hernandez (June 24 vs. St. Louis) Robinson Canó (July 16 vs. Houston) Ken Griffey Jr. Hall of Fame (August 5 vs. L.A. Angels) Ken Griffey Jr. Weekend The Mariners celebrate Ken Griffey Jr.’s induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame with three- days of special events. August 5, Ken Griffey Jr. Bobblehead Night (first 20,000 fans, courtesy of ROOT SPORTS) August 6, #24 Retirement Ceremony with replica Hall of Fame plaques (first 20,000 fans) August 7, Griffey Replica Jersey Day (first 20,000 fans). Griffey will be inducted into the Hall of Fame, along with Mike Piazza, during ceremonies in Cooperstown, New York on July 24.

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For Immediate Release

Tuesday, January 19, 2016 Contact: Rebecca Hale

206-346-4324 [email protected] @RebeccaMariners

BOBBLEHEADS, KEN GRIFFEY JR. WEEKEND & FIREWORKS

ARE AMONG SEATTLE MARINERS 2016 SPECIAL EVENTS

Single-game tickets on sale Saturday, March 5

Five bobblehead giveaways, postgame fireworks, a weekend of activities to celebrate Ken Griffey Jr.’s

Hall of Fame induction, and three Bark at the Park nights all highlight the specials events on tap for the

2016 Seattle Mariners season.

Bobbleheads

There are five bobblehead giveaways on the 2016 schedule including a Nelson

Cruz Boomstick bobble and one for Ken Griffey Jr. (first 20,000 fans), courtesy

of ROOT SPORTS.

Nelson Cruz “Boomstick” (April 30 vs. Kansas City)

Kyle Seager (May 14 vs. L.A. Angels)

Felix Hernandez (June 24 vs. St. Louis)

Robinson Canó (July 16 vs. Houston)

Ken Griffey Jr. Hall of Fame (August 5 vs. L.A. Angels)

Ken Griffey Jr. Weekend

The Mariners celebrate Ken Griffey Jr.’s induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame with three-

days of special events.

August 5, Ken Griffey Jr. Bobblehead Night (first 20,000 fans, courtesy of ROOT

SPORTS)

August 6, #24 Retirement Ceremony with replica Hall of Fame plaques (first

20,000 fans)

August 7, Griffey Replica Jersey Day (first 20,000 fans).

Griffey will be inducted into the Hall of Fame, along with Mike Piazza, during ceremonies in

Cooperstown, New York on July 24.

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Fireworks

Four Friday postgame fireworks displays have been scheduled for this

season:

May 27 vs. Minnesota

June 10 vs. Texas

July 1 vs. Baltimore

August 19 vs. Milwaukee

Hats!

There are five hat giveaways on the schedule:

Fourth annual Beard Hat Night (first 20,000 fans, April 29 vs. Kansas City)

Mariners “Bomber” hat (first 15,000 fans, May 27 vs. Minnesota)

Turn Back the Clock mid-80s Mariners cap (first 20,000 fans, June 25 vs. St. Louis)

Mariners Fedora (first 20,000 fans, July 15 vs. Houston)

Salute to Native American Day themed caps (first 10,000 fans 21 and over, September 18 vs.

Houston).

Bark at the Park

Three Bark at the Park dates are on the schedule this season for four-legged Mariners fans and their

human companions. The special ticket offer includes a Mariners-logoed giveaway and the chance to

take a walk around the bases postgame.

May 24 vs. Oakland

August 9 vs. Detroit

September 6 vs. Texas

Just for Kids

Highlights for the youngest Mariners fans include Salute to Kids Day (May 28 vs. Minnesota Twins);

four Little League Days (May 1 vs. Kansas City; May 15 vs. L.A. Angels; May 29 vs. Minnesota; June

12 vs. Texas), Youth Baseball Day (June 26 vs. St. Louis), and Kids Appreciation Day on October 2

vs. Oakland. There are also six opportunities for young fans to run around the bases after the game

(July 3 vs. Baltimore; July 17 vs. Houston; August 7 vs. L.A. Angels; August 21 vs. Milwaukee;

September 4 vs. L.A. Angels; September 18 vs. Houston), courtesy of KeyBank.

Other Highlights

Mariners Socks Night, first 20,000 fans, May 13 vs. L.A. Angels

“K” Beach Towel Night, first 15,000 fans, June 11 vs. Texas

Mariners Cooler Bag Night, first 15,000 fans, July 2 vs. Baltimore

Salute to Latin American Baseball Day, September 4 vs. L.A. Angels

Oktoberfest ticket special, October 1 vs. Oakland

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Ticket Specials

There are numerous opportunities to save at Safeco Field with ticket specials all season long:

College Night (April 29 vs. Kansas City; May 13 vs. L.A. Angels; May 27 vs. Minnesota;

September 16 vs. Houston);

EQC Girls Night Out (June 9 vs. Cleveland; September 2 vs. L.A. Angels);

EQC Guys Night Out (June 30 vs. Baltimore; September 3 vs. L.A. Angels);

Safeco Insurance Grand Slam Family Package Nights, BECU Family Nights, Senior

Specials, EQC Military Specials, and King’s Court for Felix Hernandez starts.

10-Game Flex Pack &Season Tickets

Seattle Mariners 10-Game Flex Packs go on sale to the public on Wednesday, January 20 at 12pm.

Fans can choose 10 games, including Opening Night, Ken Griffey Jr. Weekend games and other

high-demand special events. Plans start as low as $120 with savings up to 43% off single-game ticket

prices.

The best prices and access to the best seat locations are available to Mariners season ticket holders.

Season ticket holders save up to 40% over single game prices, lock in the best locations and get

additional benefits including access to exclusive experiences and services, discounts and a dedicated

account representative.

For more information about 10-Game Flex Packs, or Mariners season tickets, including full-season and

20-Game Plans, log onto Mariners.com/16, or call 206-346-4001.

Single Game Tickets

Single game tickets for Seattle Mariners 2016 games at Safeco Field go on sale to the public on

Saturday, March 5. Tickets will be available without a service charge at the Safeco Field Box Office and

Seattle Mariners Team Stores. They will also be available at Mariners.com, Ticketmaster Ticket

Centers and by phone at 1-888-SEA-HITS (service charges apply).

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