Seahawks bring Lombardi Trophy to Safeco Field for Mariners home opener
Apr 8, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson throws out the first pitch to Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (34) prior to the game between the Seattle Mariners and the Los Angeles Angels at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports
The Seahawks won the Super Bowl a little more than two months ago, but on Tuesday night, they got to share the Lombardi Trophy with the fans of the Seattle Mariners.
Tuesday represented the Mariners home opener at Safeco Field and they shared their return to Seattle with the Seahawks, allowing the Lombardi Trophy to be shared with the Mariners crowd.
The Lombardi Trophy awaits its Safeco Field debut. #MarinersOpener pic.twitter.com/sIAVZGCYnt
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) April 9, 2014
Then some members of the team were introduced, entering through the center field wall.
Your @Seahawks are here. #GoHawks #MarinersOpener pic.twitter.com/G4umfQvwaW
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) April 9, 2014
Russell Wilson was able to help with the first pitch ceremony.
A Super scene for the @Seahawks at tonight's @Mariners game. pic.twitter.com/6d5v9sXKse
— NFL (@NFL) April 9, 2014
The Lombardi in the background! #GoHawks #NoTime2Sleep pic.twitter.com/j9hG0Gp5SS
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) April 9, 2014
And the team got to take many pictures.
#SuperBowlChamps in the house for #MarinersOpener! Let’s play ball! pic.twitter.com/N9tXcHTdrM
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) April 9, 2014
.@Mariners up 4-3 in the bottom of the 4th. Let's go M's #MarinersOpener pic.twitter.com/EpAxiXIVBB
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) April 9, 2014
The Mariners won the game, 5-3, against their division-rival Los Angeles Angels to improve to 5-2 this year and maintain sole possession of the top spot in the AL West.
@Mariners Thanks for having us! #MarinersOpener pic.twitter.com/RHEAhoZKMj
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) April 9, 2014
Maybe Seattle has two winning teams in town.