The Suquamish Tribe maintains a deep, lasting connection to baseball, an athletic tradition passed down through generations. Tribal elder Marilyn Wandrey, a retired Raven Canoe Captain, and Suquamish Tribe Chairman Leonard Forsman shared their insights on the sport's profound cultural role, emphasizing its function as a unifying force within their community. Their testimonies highlight the tribe's remarkable history, including legendary tours to Japan in the 1920s.

Wandrey vividly recounted her childhood experiences, centered around her father, Lawrence Webster, who managed the Suquamish baseball team and traveled the "Indian circuit.” She shared stories her father told of the team's 1921 Japan tour and the lively atmosphere of the games. The legacy of the Japan tour remains a great source of pride for her, and she had the honor of throwing out the first pitch at a Mariners game, an experience that resonated with the history of her father and the players. 

Chairman Leonard Forsman grew up hearing stories of the Japan tour, particularly from Webster, a close friend of his father. His work at the museum and archives helped uncover more of these narratives, leading to oral history interviews with the players. The Suquamish Tribe's baseball story is presented as an enduring homage to community, pride, and athletic tradition.