Cal Raleigh Surprises Broadcaster Rick Rizzs Ahead of Mariners Retirement Weekend

Harger: Goodbye, baseball. Rick Rizzs signs off after 41 seasons with the Mariners, and Seattle loses its kindest voice

Rick Rizzs retires Sunday after 41 seasons with the Mariners. The Mariners were eliminated from playoff contention Thursday, and that's what makes this weekend so bittersweet.

Cal Raleigh surprises broadcaster Rick Rizzs ahead of Mariners retirement weekend

Mariners fans attending one of this weekend's games, during which the organization will honor veteran broadcaster Rick Rizzs, might notice Cal Raleigh wearing something a little bit different behind home plate.

Cal Raleigh gives Rick Rizzs special retirement gift

Mariners fans attending one of this weekend's games, where the organization will honor Rick Rizzs, might notice Cal Raleigh wearing something a little bit different.

Mariners Fans Leave Heartfelt Messages for Longtime Broadcaster Rick Rizzs Before His Retirement

Before his final game, we surprised longtime Mariners radio voice Rick Rizzs with dozens of heartfelt messages from fans who’ve tuned in for decades. Check out http://m.mlb.com/video for our full archive of videos, and subscribe on YouTube for the best, exclusive MLB content: http://youtube.com/MLB About MLB.com: Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig announced on January 19, 2000, that the 30 Major League club owners voted unanimously to centralize …