Mariners host Jimothy Night on August 5 to honor viral raccoon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 1:26 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The Seattle Mariners will celebrate ‘Jimothy Night’ on August 5 at T-Mobile Park during their game against the Detroit Tigers. This event honors a local raccoon who gained internet fame due to his unique physical appearance, likely a spinal deformity. Fans can purchase special tickets through a designated link to receive exclusive merchandise, including a Mariners x Jimothy t-shirt and a Jimothy Rookie Card for the first 20,000 attendees. The promotion also supports the Ballard Food Bank, further engaging the community. The Mariners aim to rally fan support during an important stretch of their season, following a recent three-game series loss to the Texas Rangers.
- •Jimothy Night scheduled for August 5 at T-Mobile Park.
- •Special tickets include a Mariners x Jimothy t-shirt.
- •First 20,000 fans receive a Jimothy Rookie Card.
- •Event supports Ballard Food Bank with ticket sales.
- •Mariners looking to regain momentum after recent losses.
- 3:06 AMYahoo Sports — Seattle Mariners to celebrate viral raccoon Jimothy at upcoming game
- 1:26 AMYahoo Sports — Mariners Announce Special ‘Jimothy’ Night to Honor Viral Sensation
"If you’ve paid any attention to the internet over the last few weeks, you would know about the viral sensation “Jimothy”.Jimothy is a wild raccoon who lives in the Seattle area, and he’s made waves around the internet due to his unusual, short shape, which is likely a spinal deformity. Animal experts have reported that […] The post Mariners Announce Special ‘Jimothy’ Night to Honor Viral Sensation appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Seattle Mariners will pay tribute to the city's newest celebrity, a raccoon named Jimothy, at an upcoming game against the Detroit Tigers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 3:06 AMSeattle Mariners to celebrate viral raccoon Jimothy at upcoming game
The Seattle Mariners will pay tribute to the city's newest celebrity, a raccoon named Jimothy, at an upcoming game against the Detroit Tigers.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 1:26 AMMariners Announce Special ‘Jimothy’ Night to Honor Viral Sensation
If you’ve paid any attention to the internet over the last few weeks, you would know about the viral sensation “Jimothy”.Jimothy is a wild raccoon who lives in the Seattle area, and he’s made waves around the internet due to his unusual, short shape, which is likely a spinal deformity. Animal experts have reported that […] The post Mariners Announce Special ‘Jimothy’ Night to Honor Viral Sensation appeared first on HEAVY.
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