One of the most popular promotional events for the Mariners has been the Buhner Buzz Cut night. That night every fan that would go under the shears or was already bald would get a free admission to the game. Plus, the newly shaved heads would receive a t-shirt with a phrase like "Take me out to the Bald game" or "Bald is Buhnerful". Once in the park, the loyal fans would take their seats in the Bone Yard in right field. 

Officially the night was retired in 2000. "Jay and I sat down and talked about it and came to the conclusion that it worked well in the Kingdome, that's where it should stay," said Tim Hevly, Mariner director of baseball information. "It was a successful run and it's time to move on." However, it made it's return by popular demand in 20001. The event, which raises money for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, has seen 22,302 heads buzzed over the years. Of that number, 2,911 were already bald, for a total of 19,391 shorn. Locks of hair 10 inches or longer were saved to make wigs for cancer patients.

Started in 1994, Buhner wasn't too sure what to think of it. Jay was afraid that the event may end up making fun of him. However, he had a change of mind after the reactions by the fans. In 2001 ,at the last Buzz Cut Night as a player, he said "It's pretty awesome. It's great to give something back to the community. It's (Buzz Night) taken on its own attitude. I've been very fortunate to have been a staple here for 13 years."