Exploring Seattles Rich Sporting History: A Journey Through Wet, Vibrant, Eclectic and Innovative Landscapes

Seattle is a city that has embraced its cultural diversity in all forms of life. From its innovative tech industry to the vibrant music scene to the coffeeloving inhabitants, this city has something for everyone. However, few things are as ingrained in the fabric of Seattle as sports.

The sporting history here dates back more than a century and allows visitors to explore some of Americas most significant heritage moments through sport. Lets take a journey through some of Seattles best historical sites for sports enthusiasts.

The first stop is CenturyLink Field (800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle WA 98134), home to one of Americas topranked soccer teams The Seattle Sounders FC. But 50 years ago, this was not always the case; instead, it hosted exhibition games featuring Pele himself and other international soccer stars at Memorial Stadium (401 Fifth Avenue N., Seattle WA 98109).

Next on our trip is Hec Edmundson Pavilion (Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion), which was once known as the House that Hec built named after legendary coach Clarence Hec Edmundson who led University Of Washington Huskies basketball team from 19211955.The historic building still stands tall today with unique heartshaped seats installed during an extensive renovation done during early2010s.

Now we come to Safeco Field(1250 First Avenue South ,Seattle WA 98134 2020 renamed TMobile Park) currently housing Major League Baseball franchisee Mariners but let us dive into how deeply rooted baseball had become here before Safeco came up! Firstly check out legends like Edgar Martinez or Ken Griffey Jr., statues outside TMobile Park paying tribute their unforgettable contribution.Mariners played earlier postseason titledeciding games in Kingdome (201 S King St, Seattle WA 98104), which was a multipurpose indoor stadium featuring an AstroTurf surface. The most significant event in its history is when the Kingdome hosted WrestleMania VII.

Lastly, lets head to George Pocock Rowing Center (3320 Fuhrman Ave E, Seattle WA 98102). It may not be famous for hosting any professional sporting events but it had been a crucial place since 1917 shaping many olympic medalwinning athletes. Founded by legendry boatbuilder george Pocock who built boats that won gold on water across decades showcased his skills at this very site; it has become a sentimental location for rowing enthusiasts worldwide.

Seattles rich sports heritage continues to thrive and evolve with time. From the early days of soccer fandom at Memorial Stadium to baseball legends in Kingdome/Park,TMobile Park and Huskies basketball memories at Hec Ed Pavilion to Olympic rowing dominance it offers visitors a chance to connect with local traditions and culture while exploring landmarks where sports activities took place centuries ago!

Explore more about these historical landmarks here:

CenturyLink Field: https://www.soundersfc.com/club/centurylinkfield

Hec Edmundson Pavilion : https://gohuskies.com/sports/2018/6/11/facilitiesedmundsonhtml.aspx

Safeco/Tmobile park: https://www.mlb.com/mariners/ballpark

George Pocock Rowing Center: http://pocockrowingcenter.org/aboutus/historyofpocockrowingcenter