San Diego Padres

92-year-old World War II veteran throws first pitch in Seattle

Published May. 31, 2016 9:18 a.m. ET

Nick Schwartz

The Seattle Mariners welcomed a 92-year-old veteran of World War II to throw out the first pitch on Memorial Day before a game against the Padres.

Burke Waldron, who retired from the Navy as a Petty Officer, 2nd Class, is still in great shape for his age and jogged on the field like a reliever coming out of the bullpen.

Burke specifically requested to meet Edgar. Because when you throw out the first pitch at 92, you gotta meet Edgar. pic.twitter.com/Xv40xXDQnt
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) May 31, 2016