Dave Niehaus Statue Sculpture

“My, oh my!” echoes in my mind, not from a live game, but from the bronze embodiment of the voice that made those words iconic. Right before us stands the Dave Niehaus Statue, a tribute to the man who painted the Seattle Mariners’ story for 34 seasons. The statue, crafted by Lou Cella, captures Niehaus in his element: seated behind a microphone, headphones on, scorebook open. Dave Niehaus wasn’t just a sportscaster; he was the heart and soul of the Mariners, the voice that connected fans to every game. From the team’s inaugural season in 1977 until his passing in 2010, he was a constant, a reassuring presence even during the lean years. He was there when the Mariners erupted in scoring outbursts. He was there to chronicle grand salami time. He coined nicknames like “A-Rod” and “Death to Flying Things”. This statue, unveiled at Safeco Field in 2011, isn’t just bronze and stone; it’s a vessel of memories, a testament to a man who made baseball more than just a game. Notice the detail: his scorebook is open to the 1995 ALDS Game 5 against the Yankees. “The Double,” as it’s known in Mariners lore, the hit by Edgar Martinez that sent them to the ALCS. Niehaus’s call of that moment, etched in the minds of fans, is a symphony of joy and disbelief. Take a moment, sit beside him on the empty seat, and imagine hearing that voice once more, echoing through the stadium, a reminder that even in bronze, the legend of Dave Niehaus, the voice of the Mariners, continues to “fly away!”