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Lawsuits and lobbying paid off in 1976 when Seattle again received an American League franchise. The Mariners were an exciting club despite a typical expansion-team record. At right, Mariner Bruce Bochte dives for the base as the California first baseman attempts a tag in 1978. Photo Credit: Cole Porter / Seattle Times.


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