It has been a joy to grow up with Junior and watch him play the greatest game on earth.
Since being selected as the first overall pick by the Seattle Mariners in 1987, Griffey has been one of my absolute favorite players of all-time (and I have a lot of favorites so that means something!).
Since being selected as the first overall pick by the Seattle Mariners in 1987, Griffey has been one of my absolute favorite players of all-time (and I have a lot of favorites so that means something!).
"The Kid" has played major league baseball for twenty seasons. I sure hope that I get to see him play another season because it would not be the same without seeing that big smile, effortless swing and name on the scoreboard.
Special Highlights and Memories for Me:
09/14/1990 - First, and only, father and son to hit back-to-back homers
07/14/1992 - All-Star Game MVP (Hit single, double and home run in San Diego)
07/12/1993 - MLB All-Star Game Home Run Derby - Griffey was the first and only player to hit the warehouse at Camden Yards in Baltimore
1997 - Griffey Jr. was awarded the AL MVP (.304 BA/56 HR/147 RBI)
06/27/1999 - Jr. hit the final home run at the Kingdome, a three-run homer off of Rangers' Aaron Sele in the first inning
07/15/1999 - Safeco Opens - "House that Griffey Built"
09/26/1999 - Junior's last home game in a Mariners uniform (I was there!)
06/22/2007 - Junior's return to Seattle for the first time since trade to Reds
And my absolute favorite memory.....
10/08/1995 - Griffey Jr. buried underneath his teammates, having scored from first on Edgar Martinez's epic double off Jack McDowell in the 11th inning of Game 5 against the Yankees to win the A L Division Series!!! (I start tearing up every time I was this!). My Oh My - The Miracle Mariners!
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