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June 2, 2010
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The talk of the town in Seattle is a 19-year-old wunderkind named Ken Griffey Jr., who in less than two months in the big leagues has inspired a Seattle area candy company to name a chocolate bar after him.
May 28, 1989
Angels
We knew before we got to the ballpark that Ken Griffey Jr. is unlike any other ballplayer on the planet.
Sept. 25, 1997
Baseball: All-star accepts less than market value in agreeing to trade to hometown team. Mariners get four players in return.
Feb. 11, 2000
Ken Griffey Jr. holds the record for most home runs hit through April, May and June.
June 1, 1997
The way the story goes--as told by The Natural’s mother to one of his baseball mentors, Harold Reynolds--Ken Griffey Jr. didn’t make an out in an organized baseball game until he was 15 years old.
Aug. 29, 1993
Trying to lure Mark Langston back into the family, the Seattle Mariners are also trying to land a father figure for outfielder Ken Griffey Jr.
Nov. 13, 1989
Reds outfielder becomes only the sixth major league player to reach the milestone.
June 10, 2008
Ken Griffey Jr., a Fan Favorite for His Personality as Well as His Ability, Has Everything a Player Could Ask for--Except a World Series Ring and, Yes, a Little Respect
July 8, 1997
Ken Griffey Jr.’s homer leads the Mariners
May 11, 2009