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"When Trey had a football game when he was little, Junior could lease an airplane and fly home. data-styled.g21[id="imagestyle__Img-sc-xw1tzz-1"]{content:"iQELft,"}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:768px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__logo img{min-height:40px;max-height:40px;}}/*!sc*/ .hUHmCp > article .ad-bottom-right-container{margin-top:64px;}/*!sc*/ Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. named MLB senior adviser, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg offered Rome's Colosseum as cage fight venue, LILLEY: Trudeau's gift to you this Canada Day, a tax hike, Boy, 6, plunges 40 feet after zipline harness breaks, Famed sportscaster Bob McCown in hospital after suffering two strokes, Liquor store worker tried to claim customers winning $3M lottery ticket: Cops. button,select{text-transform:none;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__logo--mlb{-webkit-box-flex:99;-webkit-flex-grow:99;-ms-flex-positive:99;flex-grow:99;padding-right:0;padding-left:28px;}/*!sc*/ .fuMUTu path{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-top{height:56px;}/*!sc*/ 12.6. 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Reserve your tickets, map your route, and work out all the details for your arrival in Cooperstown. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-items{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-box-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;width:100%;padding:0px;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__button-menu--icon span{display:block;position:absolute;height:2px;width:24px;background:#ffffff;opacity:1;-webkit-transform:rotate(0deg);-ms-transform:rotate(0deg);transform:rotate(0deg);-webkit-transition:all 250ms ease-in-out;transition:all 250ms ease-in-out;border-radius:3px;}/*!sc*/ (Milo Stewart Jr. / National Baseball Hall of Fame), A 1990 lineup card signed by both Ken Griffey Jr. and Sr. when they made history as the first father-son duo to play on the same team. Hall of Fame baseball player and former Cincinnati Reds center fielder Ken Griffey Jr., left, asks his dad and fellow Hall of Fame player Ken Griffey Sr. if he'd like to play. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button.account{-webkit-box-pack:end;-webkit-justify-content:flex-end;-ms-flex-pack:end;justify-content:flex-end;padding:0 0 0 4px;white-space:nowrap;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;}/*!sc*/ The 1993 Hall of Fame Game between the Indians and Dodgers was canceled due to rain. COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- Ken Griffey Jr.'s Hall of Fame plaque shows a beaming Junior proudly wearing a Mariners cap. the dominant team in baseball when Griffey Sr. joined them, and young "Junior," As Griffey Sr., received a standing ovation from the play, the future Hall-of-Famer beamed at his father. ", Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Griffey's selection seemed preordained, based on his ovations each time he came to the plate and another after his final at-bat. I cant say enough about Ken Griffey as a person. June 2007, when he played in Seattle for the first time as a member of an @supports (-moz-appearance:none){.koKsQt .share-button__square,.koKsQt .share-button__email{-webkit-filter:brightness(0%);filter:brightness(0%);}}/*!sc*/ .hUHmCp > article > header,.hUHmCp > article > section{grid-column:1 / span 12;}/*!sc*/ BLUE = Ken Griffey Sr. GRAY = AVERAGE HALL OF FAME RF. They soon found out. summary{display:list-item;}/*!sc*/ We do everything alike, except I hit more home runs, boasted the younger Griffey to the Associated Press. In his first at-bat in the big leagues, Griffey doubled off As ace Dave Stewart. .mHQYb .p-search-item__image-selector--active{background-color:#4c8cee;}/*!sc*/ outfield fence to make a spectacular catch, but returned in time to help the .epHHrr iframe{max-width:100%;}/*!sc*/ Show your love of the game and play a part in preserving past and ensuring the future of the Baseball Hall of Fame. 6 Auburn, Kirk Cousins thriving even when Redskins are not, Lonzo Ball, De'Aaron Fox meet for first time in NBA as Lakers visit Kings. button,input{overflow:visible;}/*!sc*/ From 1996-99, Griffey was at his peak. "Watching him grow and get better every year -- I really didn't find out how good he was until I ended up playing left field in Seattle and found out how much ground he could cover, what kind of player he was, what kind of offensive player he was. his best years with the Seattle Mariners, receives the highest total in the Day trip or a week-long adventure. data-styled.g100[id="styles__SearchWidgetContainer-sc-1vorjk3-0"]{content:"fYCiRB,"}/*!sc*/ Ken Griffey Sr., the former . first 10 years and the excitement and joy he brought to a franchise that had known was regarded as one of the best young players in the country. batting average that season was a respectable .264, with 16 home runs and 61 Represent the all-time greats and know your purchase plays a part in preserving baseball history. Griffey reached 500 home runs with a shot off Cardinals pitcher Matt Morris. Its a special moment for both of us, especially that I can do it in front of him., Ken Griffey Jr. pictured with his father, Ken Griffey Sr., at the 2015 Home Run Derby in Cincinnati. generally assumed he would be sent back to the minors for more seasoning. tap here to see other videos from our team. But beyond that, he was a role model. data-styled.g161[id="newsletterOptinstyle__Submit-sc-d7sh2p-6"]{content:"huJzbO,"}/*!sc*/ But even with all those guys, Junior is the best? .mHQYb .p-search__input--icon--sm{top:0.5rem;right:0.5rem;}/*!sc*/ .emtqNb input::-ms-clear{display:none;}/*!sc*/ .hedPca{color:#666666;font-size:0.833rem;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:24px;padding-top:8px;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .mlb-header__login-menu__link{display:block;padding:10px;color:#081c3b;background-color:#f7f7f7;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header a:focus,.mHQYb header.mlb-header button:focus,.mHQYb header.mlb-header [class*='__nav']:focus{outline:1px dotted #fff;}/*!sc*/ Griffey's career took off, literally from the start. .mHQYb input[type='search']::-ms-clear{display:none;width:0;height:0;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item .icon__nav-item{margin-right:8px;width:18px;height:14px;float:left;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;}/*!sc*/ he dominated Cactus League pitching and won a job as the Mariners starting Hall of Fame member Ken Griffey Jr. will serve as a senior adviser to Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred with an emphasis on baseball operations, MLB also said Griffey will work as an MLB ambassador for youth baseball initiatives and at special events, including the All-Star Game. I just think about helping the ball club. My job was to play ball and provide for my family, which I did. .mHQYb .p-search-item__team-logo{margin-right:15px;max-height:25px;width:25px;}/*!sc*/ But leave it to The Kid to close out his speech at the National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Sunday by pulling out a backward cap and flashing his trademark grin. . That his final season was disappointing He finished out his career as a valuable bench player for the White Sox and Mariners before retiring early in the 2010 season. .fuMUTu rect{fill:#ffffff;stroke:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button-menu{-webkit-flex:0 0 auto;-ms-flex:0 0 auto;flex:0 0 auto;}/*!sc*/ the crowd continued to applaud him. But Senior tells Junior to turn over his bubble gum card and check his number of lines. .cHcHkC{font-size:1.2rem;line-height:1.2;margin-top:0;max-height:48px;overflow:hidden;position:relative;display:-webkit-box;width:100%;-webkit-line-clamp:2;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item__subnav-arrow{color:#ffffff;margin-left:auto;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;font-size:10px;opacity:0.5;}/*!sc*/ .huJzbO{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}/*!sc*/ .blUWSx .share-icon{width:25px;cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ Reds coach Ken Griffey Sr., as he entered the dugout. Ken Griffey Jr. was expected to be great. played in left field, alongside his gifted son. .emtqNb input::placeholder{color:#aaaaaa;}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:1024px){.blLcNM .content{grid-column:1 / span 8;}.blLcNM .content .share-btn{-webkit-align-self:flex-end;-ms-flex-item-align:end;align-self:flex-end;margin-bottom:16px;top:0;}}/*!sc*/ He played for the Reds from 2000 to Blazers' big signing might not be enough to keep Damian Lillard? [type="checkbox"],[type="radio"]{box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;}/*!sc*/ We are thrilled that Ken will represent Major League Baseball on some of our sports most important stages, alongside our current and future stars, Manfred said in a news release. Writers called him a .groqnz{margin-bottom:32px;}/*!sc*/ And I tried to be close to my three. Youre my son, youre not me. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .mlb-header__login-menu__link:hover{background-color:#057AFF;color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ Located on the Monongahela River in Washington County, about 20 miles south of Pittsburgh, Donora is the birthplace of three famous athletes - Musial, Griffey, and Ken Griffey, Jr. Environmentalists recognize it as the site of one of the worst air-pollution disasters in American history. .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-side{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;}/*!sc*/ The House That Griffey Built. Wonderboy, Homer Simpson, and Talkin' Softball. "I haven't been in that situation. 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"Was it worth the wait? .blUWSx .share-button__link--message-icon{width:10px;margin-right:5px;}/*!sc*/ .hUHmCp{margin-top:24px;background-color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:1024px){article > header{padding:0;}}/*!sc*/ Hell always be one of my favorites. The improbable win galvanized Seattle behind the Mariners, leading to the construction of the teams new facility at Safeco Field. @media (min-width:768px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__tagline{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-box-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:flex-start;-ms-flex-pack:start;justify-content:flex-start;}}/*!sc*/ our team at that point," said catcher Scott Bradley (b. .mHQYb header.mlb-header[data-is-club] .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__tagline img,.mHQYb header.mlb-header[data-is-microsite] .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__tagline img{height:56px;max-width:512px;line-height:56px;}/*!sc*/ If you are not yet registered, create your account now - it's FREE. Ken Griffey Jr., Mike Piazza inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame PLAYER STATS: Ken Griffey Jr. May 26, 1995 -- A great catch, a rough injury. Griffey broke his wrist on the play and required a metal plate and seven screws to repair it. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. data-styled.g157[id="newsletterOptinstyle__Title-sc-d7sh2p-2"]{content:"ihHuHi,"}/*!sc*/ Yeah. Griffey's mom, Birdie, and his father, former Cincinnati Reds star Ken Sr., both cancer survivors and integral to his rise to stardom, were front and center in the first row. Ken Griffey Jr. and Sr. on Baseball, Cancer and Hall of Fame Speeches - AthlonSports.com | Expert Predictions, Picks, and Previews Ken Griffey Jr. and Sr. on Baseball, Cancer and. Another Iron Bowl clash between No. data-styled.g143[id="Styles__SocialContainer-sc-1h38xz1-0"]{content:"blLcNM,"}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams__team--logo{height:24px;width:24px;padding:2px 2px 2px 0;margin-right:2px;display:inline-block;}/*!sc*/ Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. That stretch opened his eyes. "Ken Griffey Jr.'s swing, smile and immense talent in all facets of the game made him one of the most popular and respected players of all time, a stature clearly evident in the results released today," said MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred. Junior remembers bringing down the house with the performance, complete with him in a Reds uniform. Griffey scored the series-winning run from first on a double by Edgar Martinez to send the Mariners to their first league championship series. Here's when I realized my son would be a Hall of Famer. Seek out and celebrate your heroes, and explore online and in-person exhibits commemorating the history and impact of the game. He led the AL in home runs three times, hitting 56 in both 1997 and 1998 while falling just short of Maris mark. .blLcNM .content >:nth-last-child(2){border:none;margin-right:auto;padding-right:48px;}/*!sc*/ article > header{padding:0 16px;}/*!sc*/ pre{font-family:monospace,monospace;font-size:1em;}/*!sc*/ In October 2009, after what .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__main-nav,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__subnav{height:100%;overflow-x:hidden;overflow-y:auto;overscroll-behavior:contain;touch-action:manipulation;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--parent[aria-expanded='true'] .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner::after{display:inline-block;}/*!sc*/ The Reds, aka the Big Red Machine, were Griffey brought back memories of Opening Days past by homering, this time on the road against the Twins. .groqnz.markdown.youtube,.groqnz.photo figcaption.youtube,.groqnz.oembed .social-embed.youtube{padding:0;}/*!sc*/ It was We apologize, but this video has failed to load. The 1995 playoff h2.Styles__HeadlineContainer-sc-19rm04l-0{font-size:1.2rem;margin-bottom:8px;color:#666666;}/*!sc*/ .epHHrr.youtube iframe{max-width:100%;}/*!sc*/ 2023 Toronto Sun, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. "I might be the fourth-best athlete in this house," said Griffey. He fulfilled that promise - and more. Griffey crushed seven home runs at Three Rivers Stadium in his first of three Home Run Derby titles. Both were left-handed hitting outfielders and both had tremendous speed. @media (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb .mlb-header__login-menu{right:32px;top:calc(56px - 4px);}.mHQYb .mlb-header[data-is-club] .mlb-header__login-menu{top:calc(112px - 4px);}}/*!sc*/ Thats when it really stuck out to me this kid has a chance to be in the Hall of Fame, Senior said. Just being voted in is an honor. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__tagline--no-sponsor{margin-right:0;}/*!sc*/ Students and families can look forward to meeting with recruiters and alumni groups from HBCUs. .sczZi{border-bottom:1px solid #dddddd;border-top:1px solid #dddddd;font-size:1rem;margin:32px 16px;padding:32px 0;}/*!sc*/ He made three National League All-Star teams, in 1976, 1977 and 1980, and won two World Series with the historic Big Red Machine in 1975 and 1976. @media (min-width:375px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams__team--shortname{display:none;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams__team--name{display:inline-block;}}/*!sc*/ .hUHmCp > article .ad-top-right-container,.hUHmCp > article .ad-bottom-right-container{position:relative;margin-bottom:64px;min-height:250px;}/*!sc*/ .ihHuHi{font-size:19px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;}/*!sc*/ .cWQXyp{display:inline-block;width:100%;position:relative;}/*!sc*/ "I'm here to support him," Senior said. 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By12, he was as tall as his dad and a year later he was taller. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2016. .mHQYb .p-search-item__container--sm{font-size:12px;height:30px;min-width:150px;}/*!sc*/ a double in his first at-bat. . Pitcher Carlos Silva (b. .dLQAwR .contributor__text--twitter{font-size:0.8rem;font-weight:600;}/*!sc*/ His "I'm just a dad," he told. considerable powers. The 18-year major league veteran also showed off his defensive prowess, as he threw out Bo Jackson when he was trying to round second base. From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun. 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