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Image of Ken Griffey Jr. and the Mariner Moose before game at Kingdome, May 1990
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Ken Griffey Jr. and the Mariner Moose before game at Kingdome, May 1990

This photo shows the Mariners' new mascot goofing around with Ken Griffey Jr. on the field at the Kingdome prior to a May 1990 game. The Mariner Moose had recently debuted, on April 13, 1990, after the Moose was chosen from among entries submitted by children 14 and under in a contest to select a team mascot.
ID Number:2000.107.015.34.01
Date:1990
Image of Riders beginning Mercer Island bike race, July 23, 1966
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Riders beginning Mercer Island bike race, July 23, 1966

This image was taken at the start of the seniors division of the fourth annual Mercer Island bicycle road race, held on July 23. The seniors' (age 18 and over) race route was 40 miles long, and the juniors (under 18 years old) rode a 10-mile route. The races started and finished at the Mercer Island shopping center at 78th…
ID Number:2000.107.021.20.04
Date:1966
Image of Glenn Erickson working at R&E Cycles, Seattle, May 10, 1974
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Glenn Erickson working at R&E Cycles, Seattle, May 10, 1974

In this image, Glenn Erickson attaches spokes to a bicycle wheel at the shop he founded with Angel Rodriguez in 1973, R&E Cycles. Still located in its original University District neighborhood, and owned since 1993 by former employee Dan Towle, the shop continues to manufacture, sell, and service R&E Cycles, a line of custom race, touring, tandem, travel, and Rohloff…
ID Number:2000.107.021.20.06
Date:1976
Image of Angel Rodriquez with bicycle frame at R&E Cycles, Seattle, May 10, 1974
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Angel Rodriquez with bicycle frame at R&E Cycles, Seattle, May 10, 1974

In this image, Angel Rodriguez displays a double-butted bicycle frame that he and Glenn Erickson made at the shop they founded in 1973, R&E Cycles. Still located in its original University District neighborhood, and owned since 1993 by former employee Dan Towle, the shop continues to manufacture, sell, and service R&E Cycles, a line of custom race, touring, tandem, travel,…
ID Number:2000.107.021.20.07
Date:1974
Image of Susan Rice of Kirkland training for the Seattle to Portland (STP) bike ride, Seattle, June 22, 1989
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Susan Rice of Kirkland training for the Seattle to Portland (STP) bike ride, Seattle, June 22, 1989

In 1989, over 9,300 cyclists planned to ride in the annual Seattle to Portland Bicycle (STP) Classic. Two days before the race, Susan Rice made a final round-trip training ride from her home in Kirkland to Seattle’s Gas Works Park. This would be her first time participating in the 202-mile STP, and she planned to complete it in one day.Here,…
ID Number:2000.107.021.22.03
Date:1989
Image of Fred Brown holding son Terik during lunch at home, Seattle, July 1979
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Fred Brown holding son Terik during lunch at home, Seattle, July 1979

Fred "Downtown Freddie Brown" Brown (b. 1948), had just finished his senior year at the University of Iowa when he was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1971 NBA draft. He went on to play 13 seasons with the Sonics before retiring in 1984. Two years later the Sonics retired his number (32). The Sonics' 41-year run in Seattle…
ID Number:2000.107.028.05.01
Date:1979
Image of Fred Brown and Jo Jo White during Sonics-Celtics game at Kingdome, Seattle, January 1979
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Fred Brown and Jo Jo White during Sonics-Celtics game at Kingdome, Seattle, January 1979

Fred "Downtown Freddie Brown" Brown (b. 1948), had just finished his senior year at the University of Iowa when he was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1971 NBA draft. He went on to play 13 seasons with the Sonics before retiring in 1984. Two years later the Sonics retired his number (32). The Sonics' 41-year run in Seattle…
ID Number:2000.107.028.06.01
Date:1979
Image of Fred Brown coaching boys at Kingdome, Seattle, November 1980
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Fred Brown coaching boys at Kingdome, Seattle, November 1980

Fred "Downtown Freddie Brown" Brown (b. 1948), had just finished his senior year at the University of Iowa when he was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1971 NBA draft. He went on to play 13 seasons with the Sonics before retiring in 1984. Two years later the Sonics retired his number (32). The Sonics' 41-year run in Seattle…
ID Number:2000.107.028.06.02
Date:1980
Image of Fred Brown and Bob Whitsitt at press conference, Seattle, October 28, 1986
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Fred Brown and Bob Whitsitt at press conference, Seattle, October 28, 1986

Fred "Downtown Freddie Brown" Brown (b. 1948), had just finished his senior year at the University of Iowa when he was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1971 NBA draft. He went on to play 13 seasons with the Sonics before retiring in 1984. Two years later the Sonics retired his number (32). The Sonics' 41-year run in Seattle…
ID Number:2000.107.028.06.03
Date:1986
Image of Fred and Linda Brown in Kingdome at jersey-retirement ceremony, Seattle November 1986
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Fred and Linda Brown in Kingdome at jersey-retirement ceremony, Seattle November 1986

Fred "Downtown Freddie Brown" Brown (b. 1948), had just finished his senior year at the University of Iowa when he was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1971 NBA draft. He went on to play 13 seasons with the Sonics before retiring in 1984. Two years later the Sonics retired his number (32). The Sonics' 41-year run in Seattle…
ID Number:2000.107.028.06.04
Date:1986
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