My Baseball Story
Shared Memories From
Dana Patera
Hometown
Carlsbad, California
In the late ’90s, my neighbor was the first person on the block to get satellite TV. Back then, you didn’t get local channels or regional networks, but she was able to watch all the Seattle Mariners games (we lived in Southern California), and she would always invite me over.
She’d call me on the phone—yes, a corded phone—and ask me to come watch the games with her. We’d sit together and cheer on Griffey, Edgar, and Wilson, just to name a few. I also loved the team’s logo back then, and I still do to this day.
My first memory of seeing the Mariners in person was in Anaheim, California, against the Angels. Unfortunately, we lost that game—but that didn’t matter. Thanks to my neighbor, I became a lifelong Seattle Mariners fan. I’ve watched them every season since, without fail.
🔱Tridents up!
Nine Questions For Nine Innings
Favorite Team
Seattle Mariners
All-Time Favorite Player
Ichiro Suzuki
First Game Attended
Seattle Mariners @ Anaheim Angels
Favorite Ballpark
T-Mobile Park
Favorite In Person Memory
Most Cherished Memorabilia
Sitting in the nose bleed section behind home plate with a large group of all my friends from Seattle
Go-To Ballpark Food
Hotdogs, of course!
Favorite Seating Section
Favorite Baseball Movie
Major League, because the owner reminds me of Brian when he finally saw a Mariners win.
create your own fan memories
Fan memories shared on my site are written by baseball fans just like you. My stadium book, Coming Home: A Baseball Stadium Journal for Fans, includes a special link to my website where you can share your story with fellow baseball fans.
COMING HOME : A Baseball Stadium Journal For Fans
large square-format 11″ x 11″ hardcover book
66 full-color pages
30 stadium and team-themed spreads
left page: stadium art in team-colored setting
right page: full-page stadium art background
journal entry game ticket for each stadium
stadium name, location, highlights & fun facts
current and historical stadium checklist
space for additional or future stadiums
nine questions for nine innings questionnaire
share your baseball story on my site for others
Sports Stadiums Mentioned In This Article
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T-Mobile Park Print – Seattle Mariners Canvas Wall Art, Baseball Stadium Decor
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T-Mobile Park Drink Coaster – Seattle Mariners Baseball, High Gloss Cork-Backed Design
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Angel Stadium Print – Los Angeles Angels Canvas Wall Art, Baseball Stadium Decor
Price range: $38.00 through $298.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Angel Stadium Drink Coaster – Los Angeles Angels Baseball, High Gloss Cork-Backed Design
Price range: $15.00 through $40.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
