Greatest 20 Moments In Mariners History (1997)
Relive the 20 Greatest Moments in Mariners History!
Genre : Documentary
Runtime : 1H 0M
Synopsis
Join Mariners broadcasting legend Dave Niehaus for a look back at video highlights of the Mariners first twenty years, inluding: Gaylord Perry's 300th win - Alvin Davis' Rookie of the Year Award - Chris Bosio's no-hitter - Jay Buhner's cycle - Randy Johnson's no-hitter and Cy Young Award - The Griffeys' back-to-back homers - Ken Griffey, Jr's great catches and 8 straigt home runs - The 1995 playoff ride-Refuse to Lose - And much, much more - Sorry, rye bread, mustard and salami sold separately.
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