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When Edgar Martinez came to Olympia

When Edgar Martinez came to Olympia

With baseball season under way, we’re remembering the day when one of the most beloved Seattle Mariners of all time visited the Capitol. Just months after he retired from an 18-year MLB career, all with Seattle, Edgar Martinez came to Olympia on April 6, 2005. While here, he was photographed with Gov. Chris Gregoire in her office and later signing autographs for fans in the front lobby of the Governor’s Office. Both photos are found in the State Archives. Martinez…

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Remember these guys, M’s fans?

Remember these guys, M’s fans?

(Photos courtesy Washington State Archives) So far, so good for the Mariners. The M’s are scoring a few runs and playing .500 ball after winning their home opener over the Astros Monday night. With baseball on the minds of many, here are two State Archives photos of a few famous Mariners from yesteryear. The top photo (from the Archives’ Washington State Patrol collection)  shows Edgar Martinez signing autographs in the Governor’s Office during his 2005 visit to Olympia, soon after…

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