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HBCU Swingman Classic: A chance for Ken Griffey Jr. to give back
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Ken Griffey Jr. is helping MLB draw Black players back to the game - The Washington Post
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Ken Griffey Jr.'s Swingman Classic is shouting out the good news of HBCU baseball
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Ken Griffey Jr. hired by MLB to work on operations, youth, diversity
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With Griffey's help, MLB hosts HBCU All-Star Game hoping to create opportunity for Black players
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Ken Griffey Jr. at HBCU Classic, 08/23/2023
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Ken Griffey Jr. made Seattle feel like center of universe during Hall of Fame career
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Mike Trout relishing opportunity to work with Ken Griffey Jr. on Team USA
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With Griffey's help, MLB hosts HBCU All-Star Game hoping to create opportunity for Black players
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MLB: Griffey Jr. hopeful for HBCU All-Stars to grow the game
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HBCU Swingman Classic launch announcement
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Ken Griffey Jr., Swingman Classic bringing HBCU baseball to 2023 MLB All-Star weekend
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KEN GRIFFEY JR., MLB AND THE MLBPA ANNOUNCE THE INAUGURAL “HBCU SWINGMAN CLASSIC” — Converge Media
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