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Ken Griffey Jr.

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American baseball player (born 1969)

United StatesBorn 1969 · age 56
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, nicknamed "Junior" and "the Kid", is an American former professional baseball outfielder who played 22 years in Major League Baseball (MLB). He spent most of his career with the Seattle Mariners and Cincinnati Reds, along with a short stint with the Chicago White Sox.

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Griffey in 1988 as a member of the San Bernardino SpiritGriffey in 1988 as a member of the San Bernardino SpiritA mural of Griffey in downtown Seattle from the strike-shortened 1994 season. The tick-marks represent his home runs up to the time of the strike, when Griffey Jr. was chasing the single-season home run record set by Roger Maris in 1961.A mural of Griffey in downtown Seattle from the strike-shortened 1994 season. The tick-marks represent his home runs up to the time of the strike, when Griffey Jr. was chasing the single-season home run record set by Roger Maris in 1961.One of Griffey's signature sneakers, the Nike Air Griffey Max.One of Griffey's signature sneakers, the Nike Air Griffey Max.Griffey bats for the Mariners, 1997Griffey bats for the Mariners, 1997Griffey, batting for the Cincinnati Reds.Griffey, batting for the Cincinnati Reds.Griffey played in his hometown of Cincinnati from 2000 to 2008.Griffey played in his hometown of Cincinnati from 2000 to 2008.Griffey in 2007 with the RedsGriffey in 2007 with the Reds

Awards 9

2014Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum
2013Seattle Mariners Hall of Fame
2011Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award
2005Major League Baseball Comeback Player of the Year Award
1999Major League Baseball All-Century Team
1997Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award
1991Silver Slugger Award
1990Major League Baseball All-Star
1990Rawlings Gold Glove Award

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Babe RuthAlso won Major League Baseball All-Century TeamRoberto ClementeAlso won Commissioner's Historic Achievement AwardChris SaleAlso won Major League Baseball Comeback Player of the Year AwardJuan SotoAlso won Major League Baseball All-StarAaron JudgeAlso won Silver Slugger AwardJose CansecoAlso won Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award

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George Kenneth Griffey Jr., nicknamed "Junior" and "the Kid", is an American former professional baseball outfielder who played 22 years in Major League Baseball (MLB). He spent most of his career with the Seattle Mariners and Cincinnati Reds, along with a short stint with the Chicago White Sox. The first overall pick in the 1987 draft and a 13-time All-Star, Griffey is widely considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time. His 630 home runs rank as the seventh-most in MLB history. Griffey was also an exceptional defender and won 10 Gold Glove Awards in center field. He is tied for the record of most consecutive games with a home run.

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Born 1969 · age 56
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