LOSS OF A LEGEND >>>
As news quickly and sadly spreads around Tacoma and the entire region, the Tacoma Rainiers have issued a statement about the passing of Tacoma broadcasting legend Clay Huntington, who according to the News Tribune passed away today at Allenmore Hospital at the age of 89.
Official Rainiers Release:
The Tacoma Rainiers mourn the passing of one of the men who brought Triple-A baseball to Tacoma. You did not have to know Clay Huntington well to know how lucky you were to have him around. He was one of the most gracious and genuine men that the Tacoma baseball family has ever known. As one of our founders, it's a sad day for the franchise but a great time to reflect and celebrate Clay and his accomplishments.
The Rainiers will be paying their respects in a tribute game to Clay tomorrow evening (Thursday, June 2; 7:05pm.) The flag at Cheney Stadium will be flown at half mast, Clay's initials will be etched into the infield dirt behind second base, and a video tribute will be followed by a moment of silence.