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1. This second baseman debuted in the 1983 season and made the all star team in 1987 and 1988, and won consecutive gold gloves in 1988-89-90. Who is this Mariners hero who helped usher in the golden era of Mariners baseball?
2. This third baseman debuted in the 1987 season, made the all-star team seven times, won five silver slugger awards, and was AL batting champion twice. The city of Seattle renamed the street next to Safeco Field after him. Who is this truly Seattle hero, who spent his entire 18 year career with the team (he was enshrined into the Seattle Mariners Hall of Fame in 2007)?
3. This short stop debuted in the 1994 season at 18 years of age, right out of high school. He took over the starting job at 20 years old and made a big impact in the lineup. He won numerous accolades, all star appearances, and MVP awards, but unfortunately he left Seattle in the prime of his career for the Texas Rangers in what was then the most lucrative contract in baseball history. His name is __________ .
4. This pitcher debuted in the 1988 season with the Montreal Expos, but was traded to Seattle in 1989. Standing at a staggering 6'10" tall, he was an imposing pitcher who could throw a fastball over 100 MPH. In addition to holding many Seattle pitching records, all star appearances, Cy Young awards, he was also the first Seattle pitcher to throw a no-hitter (in 1990). Known as "The Big Unit" who is, arguably, the greatest Seattle pitcher to grace the mound at the Kingdome?
5. This center fielder debuted in the 1989 season at 19 years of age, right out of highschool. Simply known as the "Kid," he became a perrenial all-star and hands down the greatest outfielder in Mariner history. When his dad joined the team, they became the first father-son duo to hit back-to-back homeruns in the same game. Who is this "Kid", one of the greatest homerun hitters the game has ever seen?
6. This right fielder debuted in 1987 season with the New York Yankees, but was traded to the Mariners the following season. "Bone," as he affectionately became known by in the great northwest, was known for having a shaved bald head and a large goatee on his chin. This power hitter formed a formidable, deadly one-two punch in the middle of the line-up with Griffey Jr. for many years. He was inducted into the Mariners Hall of Fame in 2004, after becoming one of the most adored sports stars in Seattle history. Who is "Bone"?
7. This first baseman debuted in 1990 season after playing on the U.S. squad in the 1988 Summer Olympics, the same year he was drafted by the Mariners. For his career he ended up being named to the AL All-Star squad twice, once with the Mariners in 1995, and the other in 1997 with the Yankees, where he also became a 4-time World Series Champion. Nowhere near as sought after in Seattle sports lore as his Seattle teammate with the same last name, he played for the Mariners from 1990-1995. His name is _____ .
8. This shortstop debuted in the 1989 season and made up one-half of one of the most productive "double-play" tandems, with Harold Reynolds, in the majors. He played for the Mariners from 1989-1993, the last of which he won his first of nine straight gold glove awards, of which the remaining came with the Cleveland Indians. At Cleveland his "double-play" partner was Roberto Alomar, who became known as arguable the best shortstop-second base duo of all time. Who is this shortstop?
9. This catcher debuted in 1992 with the Cincinnati Reds, however was traded to the Mariners prior to the 1994 (for Brett Boone, who would later return to the Mariners as an all-star at second baseman). He played with the Mariners from 1994-2005 and quickly became a fan favorite for his commitment and hustle. He was a staple in the Mariners battery, where he caught for many of the Mariners greatest pitchers of the 1990s, most notably Randy Johnson. He replaced another Seattle fan favorite at catcher, Dave Valle, and his name is _____ .
10. This former player, turned manager took over the managerial duties for the Seattle Mariners in 1993, a position he held through the 2002 season. He coached the Mariners to some of their best years throughout the mid-late 1990s into the early 2000s, where he won two AL Manager of the Year awards in 1995 and 2001. His name is _____ .
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