What if I told you the MLB had a team in the Emerald City before the Seattle Mariners? A franchise that only lasted one season? What went wrong?
In this episode, we conduct an autopsy on the Seattle Pilots.
Dig Deeper into the Episode:
Get to Know Dewey Soriano - Main Architect of the Seattle Pilots
Dewey was passionate about baseball, working tirelessly to bring a professional franchise to Seattle. His decision to move the club made him an unpopular figure in the city for decades after. Yet, his legacy is an interesting look into a person whose heart was in America’s pastime.
Read about Dewey’s entire legacy in an article published by the Seattle Times after his death.
The 2019 Mariners Pay Homage to the Seattle Pilots
In commemoration of the Pilots’ 50th anniversary, the 2019 Seattle Mariners suited up in the team’s 1969 uniforms for their June 22nd against the Baltimore Orioles.
Read more about this game and a deeper dive into the history of the Seattle Pilot with this excellent article from sportslogos.net.
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Baseball Team Autopsies: The Seattle Pilots