Seattle Mariners Holy Smokes Rick Rizzs T-Shirt

For Fans Who Know the Voice

The Seattle Mariners Holy Smokes Rick Rizzs T-Shirt recognises a part of baseball that never shows up on a scorecard: the voice describing it. “HOLY SMOKES!” is the call Rizzs is known for, and it sits across the front in navy above a teal portrait and the Mariners compass mark.

Four Decades in the Booth

Rick Rizzs called his final Mariners radio broadcast on September 27, 2026, closing a run of 41 seasons with the club. That is longer than many supporters have been alive, and it means several generations of Seattle fans learned the game in the same voice.

Radio does something television cannot. A broadcaster who works a full season is in the car, the kitchen and the garage for six months a year, describing a game you cannot see — which is why the relationship listeners form with them is closer to friendship than to fandom.

Why a Farewell Shirt Is Different From a Player Shirt

Players move. A jersey bought in April can be outdated by August, and most supporters have one in a drawer for someone who now plays elsewhere.

A broadcaster tribute does not carry that risk, and it marks something that cannot be transferred: forty-one years of the same person explaining the same team. For a listener who grew up with the radio on, or for the family member who still listens with the television muted, this is a shirt about their own listening habit as much as about him.

A Tee for Everyday Fan Wear

The knit is moisture-wicking and breathable. Compare a shirt you already wear against the measurements below, allowing a 1–3 cm variation from manual measuring and sewing.

Care

Machine wash cold; use only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Hang dry and cool iron on the reverse side, or dry clean. Colours may look slightly different across screens and lighting.

Questions About the Tribute

Why does the shirt say “Holy Smokes”?

It is the expression most associated with Rick Rizzs behind the microphone, which is why it leads the design rather than his name.

What date does it mark?

His final Mariners radio broadcast, September 27, 2026, after 41 seasons with the club.

How should I choose between sizes?

Compare the measurements above with a T-shirt you like wearing, and allow the stated 1–3 cm variation plus whatever room you prefer.

Who is it for?

Longtime listeners, radio-first baseball fans, and collectors of farewell memorabilia. It also suits someone who remembers a specific season through the commentary rather than the standings.