Seattle's 'Peanut Man,' Rick Kaminski, dies

waynecrankshaft0 said on July 28, 2011 at 9:39 PM

I CAN'T HELP BUT THINK THAT IF WE STILL HAD THE "KINGDOME" (I LOVED IT !!), WE WOULD STILL HAVE DAVE CALLING THE "GRAND SALAMI'S" AND RICK STILL TOSSING ME MY PEANUTS !!! ...... WE LOOSE SO MANY GOOD THINGS IN OUR LIVES, THAT TOMORROW NEVER WILL BE A "GOOD OLD DAY" ........

hawkfan2 said on July 28, 2011 at 9:52 AM

Been an M's fan since day one and fondly recall Rick throwing peanuts with such accuracy and enthusiasm. He will be missed!

slidddllllllll said on July 28, 2011 at 7:49 AM

My son was an honorary Mariner Bat Boy is 1989; he is now grown and we saw Rick about a month ago and they chatted about that! He will surely be missed - Rest in Peace and toss a bag in heaven!

Beermen said on July 28, 2011 at 6:28 AM

Bye Rick, you'll be missed.

laddie said on July 27, 2011 at 7:45 PM

I give my deepest sympathies to all of Rick Kaminski family, and many friends,and fans, I been Mariner fan since day one 1977. I meet Rick at King Dome early years. When 1st meet him i said you sure good throwing those bag of peanuts. He said thanks with great smile. When we run to each other,he would say hi, with great smile. I know Rick would be #1 in Customer Services,with any Company in world. He type of person you like to have as a brother,brother in-law or my best friend. God bless Rick family,and many friends,and fans. He with good Lord now,throw peanuts to Angles. He sure going to be miss. Laddie Agtarap. :-)

kboard306 said on July 27, 2011 at 6:43 PM

Actually Freedomfrank, I am a veteran. Spent eight years in the navy back in the seventies. There is not a day goes by I don't think of all the men and women in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as think about those who have given their lives for the good ole USA. I honor them each and every day. It saddens me that you would dishonor the memory of Rick, as well as every American service man and woman by posting such a negative comment. This is not the place to make those comments. This is a place to honor a man who was loved by the community for just being a nice man, who was very positive about life.

trojan33 said on July 27, 2011 at 5:06 PM

Did you forget your meds today freedomfrank? We have the right to comment on what we want because of great Americans like Staff Sgt. Goldsmith. So quit dishonoring by being a comment nazi.

kboard306 said on July 27, 2011 at 2:42 PM

Another sad day in Mariner history. I guess Bill the Beerman needed Rick in Heaven to help him toss peanuts, smile, and kid with GOD during their baseball games. He is there with the best players to ever lace on the cleats, Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Mickey Mantle, Thurman Munson, Joe DeMaggio, Don Drysdale, Sandy Kofax, Roger Maris, Stan Musal, and so many, many more.....And of course the best play by play man to ever call a baseball game, Dave Niehaus. RIP Rick, your smile. wit, and accuracy with a bag of peanuts will be sorely missed at the "Safe"

the206 said on July 27, 2011 at 1:15 PM

Rick.....toss Mr. Niehaus a back of peanuts (behind the back of course)......there on me. you will be missed. RIP

stefferzz said on July 27, 2011 at 12:30 PM

I'm heartbroken to hear the news. Rick was also a big part of the local Rotary Club. Thanks for being you 'Peanut Man'. :(

Steven_Becha63e said on July 27, 2011 at 12:28 PM

Rick, Thanks for being my leadership in College, Mr. Class President, Thanks for all the fun with Bill "Bill the Beer Man" Scott, our vice president. Together again you are, both leaving us way too soon. We will always remember you. Steven Bechard

stryker said on July 27, 2011 at 12:21 PM

Bill's gone, Peanut man is gone, Dave is gone... just aint the same anymore.

tandnreddy said on July 27, 2011 at 11:56 AM

Thanks for great memories at the ballpark Rick. Toss a bag to the big guy!

skippypotpiebaby said on July 27, 2011 at 11:30 AM

R.I.P.

dudleydooley said on July 27, 2011 at 11:18 AM

RIP my favorite snack vendor. i grew up with the mariners and with rick throwing us the peanuts. he would always recognize my friends and I and stop to say hello and greet us by name. my heart goes out to his family and loved ones....may he truly rest in peace.

antisocialist said on July 27, 2011 at 10:55 AM

As a fan I remember Rick from way back...I stopped going to M's games once they moved to Safeco but remember him well from the Kingdome days. His energy was boundless and accuracy amazing. I remember many times getting showered with peanuts from a botched catch nearby. If you gave Rick the high sign for bag you needed to be on yours for some heat!

mpjohnson200 said on July 27, 2011 at 10:45 AM

That's so sad! Those aneurysms are so deadly! My heart goes out to the family! I remember seeing him at the games and he definatly showed a great love for the job!

dangit said on July 27, 2011 at 10:31 AM

My heart goes out to Rick's family and friends. My son passed away last November after suffering an aneurysm in October. He was only 34.

gablestout said on July 27, 2011 at 10:31 AM

RIP

intrestgal said on July 27, 2011 at 10:30 AM

This is sad... but now he is up in heaven tossing peanuts while in the background he hears "My-Oh-My"... RIP, you will be missed.

shoefly808 said on July 27, 2011 at 10:26 AM

So sad. I can't picture going to a Mariner game and not getting peanuts from him. Rest in peace.

alterego said on July 27, 2011 at 10:20 AM

Wow ... I was at the game on Jult 14th and got my last bag of peanuts from him. RIP Rick, you will forever be missed.

neets458 said on July 27, 2011 at 10:18 AM

RIP, Peanut Man (a.k.a. Rick.) You will be greatly missed. Thank you for the smiles you brought to so many.