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Mariners raised an American flag after clinching their division days after 9/11. Twenty-five years later, it has become a statue

From Times of India · () English

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  • A new bronze statue honors the Seattle Marinersโ€™ 2001 division title celebration, when two former players raised an American flag days after 9/11.
  • The statue stands in a modern plaza with interactive features and fundraising initiatives supporting the restoration of youth baseball and softball fields across Washington state.

A new bronze statue in Seattle commemorates a defining moment in Mariners history: two former players raising an American flag after the team clinched its division title in 2001, just days after 9/11.

The monument captures the celebration as a symbol of unity and triumph. It now stands in a modern plaza designed with interactive features.

The site also supports fundraising initiatives. Proceeds will go toward restoring youth baseball and softball fields across Washington state.

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