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The Mariners honored Ken Griffey Jr. by wasting a draft pick on his football-playing son
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Trea Turner is on fire in the WBC and equals Ken Griffey Jr.'s feat for USA
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Ken Griffey Jr. retires from baseball on June 2, 2010, ending the most accomplished and celebrated career in Seattle Mariners history.
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Solving the mystery within Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Major League Baseball - The Athletic
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Chicago White Sox's Ken Griffey Jr. steps into the batters box during the first inning against
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MLB stars recalls Ken Griffey Jr.'s influence
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Griffey a hit in White Sox debut
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Men's Seattle Mariners Ken Griffey Jr. Majestic White Home Cool Base Player Jersey
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Ken Griffey Jr. reflects on robbing first HR
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Ken Griffey Jr.'s Greatest Moments
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Griffey Jr. hits final home run in Kingdome history