Rick Rizzs inducted into Mariners Hall of Fame during 50th season celebration
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 6:20 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Rick Rizzs, the long-time radio voice of the Seattle Mariners, will be inducted into the team's Hall of Fame. The announcement was made by Mariners CEO and chairman John Stanton during the Mariners' 50th-season celebration. Rizzs has spent 41 seasons with the team, connecting deeply with fans and the community. He noted the privilege of working alongside legends like Ken Griffey Jr. and Ichiro Suzuki. After the 2026 season, Rizzs plans to retire.
- •Rizzs called games for the Mariners since 1983, with a brief stint at the Tigers.
- •Stanton praised Rizzs' energy and impact on the organization.
- •Rizzs expressed emotion during the Hall of Fame announcement.
- •He plans to retire at the end of the 2026 season.
- •Rizzs learned broadcasting under legendary Mariners announcer Dave Niehaus.
- 6:20 AMThe Seattle Times — Mariners to induct broadcaster Rick Rizzs into Hall of Fame - The Seattle Times
- 5:14 AMYahoo Sports — Voice of the Mariners Rick Rizzs to be inducted into Mariners Hall of Fame in 2027
- 4:01 AMYahoo Sports — 'Radio voice' of the Mariners Rick Rizzs to be inducted into team Hall of Fame
"Rick Rizzs, the iconic voice of the M's, will join legends like Ken Griffey Jr., Randy Johnson and Ichiro Suzuki as a member of the Mariners Hall of Fame, team leadership announced Saturday. Mariners CEO and chairman John Stanton made the announcement during the M's 50th-season celebration. Rizzs has been there nearly all the way — he's spent 41 seasons as the M's caller — and his impact is felt on all levels of the organization, Stanton said.
"During the ceremony honoring the 50 best players in the franchise's history, the Mariners made a special announcement — electing broadcaster Rick Rizzs into the organization's Hall of Fame.
"Long-time voice of the Mariners to join former broadcast partner Dave Niehaus in Mariners Hall of Fame
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External links- The Seattle TimesAug 9, 2026, 6:20 AMMariners to induct broadcaster Rick Rizzs into Hall of Fame - The Seattle Times
During the ceremony honoring the 50 best players in the franchise's history, the Mariners made a special announcement — electing broadcaster Rick Rizzs into the organization's Hall of Fame.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 5:14 AMVoice of the Mariners Rick Rizzs to be inducted into Mariners Hall of Fame in 2027
Long-time voice of the Mariners to join former broadcast partner Dave Niehaus in Mariners Hall of Fame
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 4:01 AM'Radio voice' of the Mariners Rick Rizzs to be inducted into team Hall of Fame
Rick Rizzs, the iconic voice of the M's, will join legends like Ken Griffey Jr., Randy Johnson and Ichiro Suzuki as a member of the Mariners Hall of Fame, team leadership announced Saturday. Mariners CEO and chairman John Stanton made the announcement during the M's 50th-season celebration. Rizzs has been there nearly all the way — he's spent 41 seasons as the M's caller — and his impact is felt on all levels of the organization, Stanton said.
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