Mariners unveil 50th anniversary merchandise, debut Steelheads uniforms ahead of Opening Day
This story was originally published on MyNorthwest. com The Seattle Mariners unveiled a fresh wave of merchandise Thursday morning ahead of Opening Day against the Cleveland Guardians, highlighting a collection rooted in the club’s 50th Anniversary celebration. Much of this year’s gear draws inspiration from the milestone season, with every jersey featuring specially designed anniversary patches on the sleeves.
“This year we’re celebrating our 50th season,” explained Renee Steyh, Mariners Director of Retail Merchandising. “We have all kinds of cool merchandise debuting the logo that the team’s going to be wearing on the field. So, actually, every jersey that you’ll see will have the patch on the sleeve.
” Seattle Steelheads uniforms honor Negro Leagues every Sunday One of the hottest items? The Seattle Mariners are debuting a new Seattle Steelheads uniform, along with matching jerseys and jackets, as part of their anniversary collection — pieces the club expects to become instant classics. “The team will be wearing it every Sunday.
It’s very, very cool,” Steyh explained. “It was inspired by the Negro Leagues team, and the Mariners are donating $500,000 to the Steelheads Community Fund, which will help support black-led baseball and softball organizations. So very, very cool.
” The Steelheads’ uniforms will replace the cream-colored jerseys the Mariners have worn on Sundays at T-Mobile Park since 2015. The Seattle Mariners also expanded apparel options for children and women this season. The team said the goal is to ensure every body type, shape, and style is represented, so all fans can find something that fits and feels like their own.