Lou Piniella was inducted into the the Mariners’ Hall of Fame at a ceremony at Safeco Field on August 9, 2014. (left) Lou is seen speaking to the crowd while accepting the honor. (right) He was joined by his wife, Anita. Photos by Ben Van Houten, courtesy Seattle Mariners.

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