"He was a guy who was a class act, and he meant more to the city than the players. When he walked down the street people knew him. He’s more recognizable than any player that’s been here." - KEN GRIFFEY, JR., speaking of Dave Niehaus in a video message played at a Safeco Field tribute to the late broadcaster.

The Mariners honor Dave Niehaus, the team's long-time broadcaster, who died suddenly last month, with a Safeco Field ceremony attended by his family, team officials, former players, and thousands of fans. The Hall of Fame announcer, a fixture in the Seattle booth since the franchise's first pitch in 1977, is eulogized by Rick Rizzs, who becomes overwhelmed with emotion reminiscing about his broadcast partner for 25 years.