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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Mariners to retire jersey number of franchise legend | History Defined

1991; Unknown location, USA; FILE PHOTO; Seattle Mariners pitcher Randy Johnson in action on the mound. Mandatory Credit: Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK | Tony Tomsic-Imagn Images

The Seattle Mariners will retire franchise legend Randy Johnson's No. 51 jersey during the 2026 season, the team announced on Monday.

In a moment that is long overdue, Johnson will become the sixth number retired in Mariners franchise history. The announcement was made on Monday as a way to commemorate the 35-year anniversary of throwing the team's first no-hitter.

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