Mariners announcer ready for spot in Cooperstown

Before Junior, A-Rod, The Big Unit and Ichiro, the Seattle Mariners' lone icon was Dave Niehaus and his golden Midwestern voice. For 32 years, from Diego Segui's first pitch in the concrete dungeon that was the Kingdome, through yet another loss Wednesday at palatial Safeco Field, Niehaus has been the narrator for plenty of losing seasons and a few memorable moments that defined Mariners history. Now, Niehaus is preparing for another audience this weekend, when he will be honored with the Ford C. Frick award at the Hall of Fame induction ceremonies in Cooperstown, N.Y. "I'm a fan, No. 1. I'm a lucky guy. I love the game. If I wasn't out here doing the games broadcasting I'd be out here sitting in the stands," Niehaus said this week before leaving for Cooperstown. "I've been very lucky. I've said this a million times: I've... [read full story]