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Seattle Mariners Legend Diego Segui Passes at 87

6/26/2025

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Diego Segui, the pioneering pitcher for the Seattle Mariners, has died at 87, leaving behind a remarkable legacy. He made history by taking the mound in the first games for both the Mariners and the Seattle Pilots. With a 15-year MLB career and the prestigious Negro Leagues Beisbol Lifetime Achievement Award, his spirit lives on through his son, David Segui.

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Story summary

Diego Segui, the pioneering pitcher for the Seattle Mariners, has died at 87, leaving behind a remarkable legacy. He made history by taking the mound in the first games for both the Mariners and the Seattle Pilots. With a 15-year MLB career and the prestigious Negro Leagues Beisbol Lifetime Achievement Award, his spirit lives on through his son, David Segui.