Griffey Jr. on dad, Mariners and Reds in HOF speech

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7 жыл бұрын

7/24/16: Ken Griffey Jr. reflects on his relationship with his father and his time with the Mariners & Reds during his Hall of Fame induction speech
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@tributevocalist
@tributevocalist 7 жыл бұрын
This man is the best representative of the game. He's what makes the game so great, not just for his talent but his modesty and humbleness.
@seanbush5056
@seanbush5056 3 жыл бұрын
Indeed, I feel lucky to have had him as someone to look up to in sports when I was a kid. He played the game the right way, with fun & humility. Credit his parents too, they raised a wonderful man.
@kendrabrown6345
@kendrabrown6345 3 жыл бұрын
I have to agree with the both of you and I will double down on what Sean said. I feel amazingly fortunate to have grown up and watched his whole career. I remember when he left the Mariners I thought for sure he was going to go to my Atlanta braves but I was still happy for him to go to where he wanted
@jeffw1390
@jeffw1390 2 жыл бұрын
Also how close he is with his father and kids, just a great role model athlete.
@SpecialistGuava
@SpecialistGuava 2 жыл бұрын
And he will always be The Kid. If you aren't having fun, you aren't playing baseball
@rgarrison1819
@rgarrison1819 10 ай бұрын
He was Raised by Great Parents!!!!
@stonerbellinger8679
@stonerbellinger8679 6 жыл бұрын
It doesn't matter who you're favorite team is, everybody loves the kid
@solar2k6
@solar2k6 3 жыл бұрын
I refuse to give this a like out of respect for the 24 you have
@VideoMan20111
@VideoMan20111 7 ай бұрын
100% agree I'm a lifelong Dodger fan but the Kid is my all-time favorite player
@12thman75
@12thman75 5 жыл бұрын
4 dislikes? Must of been the 95 Yankees.
@jeremypr
@jeremypr 4 жыл бұрын
8 now....on 5/2/2020 at 2:35pm pacific time.
@matsalvatore9074
@matsalvatore9074 4 жыл бұрын
As a Yankees fan some teams ur proud to lose to if you're going to lose
@cowboys19js
@cowboys19js 3 жыл бұрын
Yankees fans respect the real ones
@brooklynstudent73
@brooklynstudent73 2 жыл бұрын
As a lifelong Yankee fan, the two sweetest swings I've seen in my opinion, were Darryl Strawberry, and "The Kid" Ken Griffey, Jr. Junior is one of my personal favorites of all-time. Power, speed and a cannon of a throwing arm...Ken Griffey, Jr hands down is one of the greatest baseball players to ever play the game. The Yankees losing in 1995 to Mariners doesn't change that.
@ericl1754
@ericl1754 Жыл бұрын
I agree 100% ...wait, the Yankees are my team... Dang it.
@JohnDoe-kj6wp
@JohnDoe-kj6wp 6 жыл бұрын
The guy that could play without being juiced
@paulrodriguez4879
@paulrodriguez4879 6 жыл бұрын
natural talent
@jemelmoore7329
@jemelmoore7329 6 жыл бұрын
Amen to that brother
@SolitarySoldier
@SolitarySoldier 6 жыл бұрын
John Doe exactly. This is a perfect example of a hall of famer. No cheating, just had fun playing the game, played hard, and put up incredible numbers.
@cashflodigitalsportsnetwork
@cashflodigitalsportsnetwork 4 жыл бұрын
John Doe I was so hurt as a kid to see that 😢 I loved that Seattle team my goodness they was deep... wish they stayed together
@ChristheShrinerdawg
@ChristheShrinerdawg 2 жыл бұрын
Well said.
@PorkStew1
@PorkStew1 5 жыл бұрын
Ended it with the backwards hat. Absolutely perfect.
@Braezin
@Braezin 3 жыл бұрын
yes.. the only thing to top it... if he woulda said something about him having the sweetest swing in Seattle...
@futuregohan4837
@futuregohan4837 3 жыл бұрын
That's A Typical Griffey Trademark
@riverview9320
@riverview9320 3 жыл бұрын
Wow - what a moment!!
@PhillyPhill
@PhillyPhill 7 жыл бұрын
Hard not to tear up along with him. Congratulations Ken Griffey Jr.
@steventhompson6686
@steventhompson6686 6 жыл бұрын
PhillyPhill "the kid"
@erichvonmanstein6876
@erichvonmanstein6876 3 жыл бұрын
Just saying
@futuregohan4837
@futuregohan4837 2 жыл бұрын
Even Ken Griffey Jr Can Get Emotional Like The Rest Of Us
@stevenlopez239
@stevenlopez239 Жыл бұрын
The best swing baseball has ever seen
@SMOOV_726
@SMOOV_726 Жыл бұрын
💪🏿💯💪🏿
@QuackMamba34
@QuackMamba34 7 жыл бұрын
Greatest baseball player of all time. 630 home runs and he was injured the last half of his career.
@sethrider6625
@sethrider6625 5 жыл бұрын
Amen to that. The most natural beautiful swing in the history of the game.
@david213ization
@david213ization 4 жыл бұрын
He could had atleast a 100 more but injuries killed it. Still great player.
@jayelbee1111
@jayelbee1111 4 жыл бұрын
If it had not been for those nagging injuries, Griffey Jr. would probably ended up with 750 home runs, nearly 5000 hits, and batted well over .330 average. He would have won a lot more gold gloves too. His playing style is similar to Willie Mays. He was just a terrific baseball player.
@jesuschristislord6790
@jesuschristislord6790 3 жыл бұрын
@@jayelbee1111 5,000? you must have meant 4,000, which is still way off. If he had stayed healthy he would have ended up with around 800-815 home runs, 3,350 hits and a .295 career batting average. Not sure where you got .330 batting avg at either considering he never once batted over .330
@aaronwilliams6989
@aaronwilliams6989 3 жыл бұрын
I respect Griffey more now than ever.
@fehner27
@fehner27 2 жыл бұрын
This man belongs in the conversations with the great ones of all time like Ruth, etc.
@ER-bi9ir
@ER-bi9ir Жыл бұрын
630 HRs and not juiced. Real inspiration, real player, real role model. Everything about him is real.
@jackson5116
@jackson5116 6 жыл бұрын
Truly deserving, should have gotten 100% of the ballot...
@jordanholstein8023
@jordanholstein8023 2 жыл бұрын
Who even voted no?
@soarinskies1105
@soarinskies1105 Жыл бұрын
@@jordanholstein8023 probably salty Yankees homers who were still mad about 1995
@bilbyboggins8102
@bilbyboggins8102 6 жыл бұрын
I wanna know how .7% of the ballots didn't have this man first year
@ch1kmagnet
@ch1kmagnet 5 жыл бұрын
KDS HAWKFAN me to
@SolitarySoldier
@SolitarySoldier 5 жыл бұрын
KDS HAWKFAN who knows man. Shame on those assholes’ who didn’t vote this guy
@CardiacCat20
@CardiacCat20 5 жыл бұрын
Guaranteed three New York writers looking down the road a couple years at Mo.
@toddrichardson8595
@toddrichardson8595 4 жыл бұрын
It's a travesty!
@jesuschristislord6790
@jesuschristislord6790 3 жыл бұрын
probably people that considered him averaging a 0.6 WAR a year the final ten years of his career not worthy of being the first 100%
@dadll1090
@dadll1090 2 жыл бұрын
Griffey SR and JR are a class act!
@westonstevens3239
@westonstevens3239 7 жыл бұрын
In his prime he was the greatest hitter I've ever seen. Every at bat you felt like there was a 50/50 chance of a home run. He had one of the best arms on an outfielder I've ever seen. He made some of the greatest catches I've ever seen. He was also a speed demon on the bases. He was also a beloved teammate. Best all around baseball player ever.
@erichvonmanstein6876
@erichvonmanstein6876 3 жыл бұрын
He was not a speed demon on the bags albeit he was no slouch.
@lucasdeangelo5462
@lucasdeangelo5462 3 жыл бұрын
Man he was the 🐐
@MarshallHendrix-nx2gg
@MarshallHendrix-nx2gg Жыл бұрын
@@erichvonmanstein6876 Bro he was fast as lightning lol. He would steal second and then steal third no problem before his injuries.
@erichvonmanstein6876
@erichvonmanstein6876 Жыл бұрын
@@MarshallHendrix-nx2gg BWAAAAAAHHHH HA HA HA HA no, he wasn't and no, he didn't. Who told you that dumb s#it?
@erichvonmanstein6876
@erichvonmanstein6876 Жыл бұрын
@@MarshallHendrix-nx2gg he stole 167 bases in 13 years in Seattle got caught 60 times. He stole 17 bases in cincy got caught 9 times. That is NOT a f#&ing "speed demon" kid.
@michaelh6136
@michaelh6136 3 жыл бұрын
This is one of the most genuine things I've seen.
@tcdahn7
@tcdahn7 7 жыл бұрын
He was the real deal. Pure talent with trained skills. He didn't need anything from a vile. Best of a generation.
@stradley_
@stradley_ 5 жыл бұрын
Backwards cap at the end. I love it
@WhisperingOaks118
@WhisperingOaks118 3 жыл бұрын
I even cried when he mentioned his father. Fathers are very essential in a young boys life (and girls).
@lukekuykendall6366
@lukekuykendall6366 Жыл бұрын
Griffey defined baseball in the 90's and was the face of the game from 1990-2000. From the highlight reels, to the merchandise, to magazine covers, and countless memories from fans across the baseball world, it didn't matter if you were a Mariners fan or a Reds fan, everyone loved Junior and still love him to this day. I still remember as a Cards fan that Father's Day afternoon home run Griffey hit off of Matt Morris to reach the 500 mark. A standing ovation from the 45k+ in attendance at Busch Stadium, Griffey Sr. in the stands watching proudly. There will never be another Griffey Jr.
@thewriterslens5689
@thewriterslens5689 7 жыл бұрын
That ending tho! So awesome how he ended it with the backwards cap! Congrats, Jr.
@marcusanderson933
@marcusanderson933 2 жыл бұрын
The Kid did it the right way and had the greatest swing ever!
@Aerosmithslipknot
@Aerosmithslipknot 6 жыл бұрын
The happiest day of my life was when I watched the player and legend that made me love the game reach Cooperstown, Griffey will always be the best of all time for me.
@anonymoustoo4945
@anonymoustoo4945 3 жыл бұрын
no steroids .. no show .. no fighting .. this man was my hero growing up .. and im still sitting here crying watching this video in 2021 wwg1wga
@edmundstickler6300
@edmundstickler6300 3 жыл бұрын
This man saved my life. True story
@solar2k6
@solar2k6 3 жыл бұрын
Epic. Glad you’re still here
@raymondhenick4406
@raymondhenick4406 3 жыл бұрын
The king of seattle our king of baseball did it right did it along time and never one bad comment on this man's name in the era of steroids. Thank u Ken Griffey the king jr
@adandemobilegamer
@adandemobilegamer 7 жыл бұрын
Griffey and Frank Thomas are my favorites both in the hall of fame congrats Ken Griffey Jr
@marked4death076
@marked4death076 4 жыл бұрын
Same here man, id add kenny lofton to that list but def the hurt and griff
@jharvey433
@jharvey433 3 жыл бұрын
Amen
@jharvey433
@jharvey433 3 жыл бұрын
They both on my team in the show 2021
@NJindypro
@NJindypro 6 жыл бұрын
Griffey was one of the best that ever played the game...
@007Athletics
@007Athletics Жыл бұрын
He is the G.O.A.T!!! He was the greatest player to ever play the game and I cherish the few times I got to go to Seattle and watch him play. Truly an amazing human being and well deserving of this honor. My 1989 KG Jr Upper Deck rookie card is still the best card I own.
@IceManLikeGervin
@IceManLikeGervin 7 жыл бұрын
My All Time Favorite Player!!!
@lommichaelbarnett5534
@lommichaelbarnett5534 Жыл бұрын
I remember growing up in the 90s and him always always smiling having the most beautiful swing anybody has ever seen. He is so humble and embodying what sportsmanship and baseball is all about.
@12thman75
@12thman75 6 жыл бұрын
Greatest baseball player I’ve ever seen. Flawless swing, outstanding glove, speed, arm. Beautiful player
@jasonburdette6921
@jasonburdette6921 2 жыл бұрын
One greatest Center fielders of my generation
@mattm7213
@mattm7213 6 жыл бұрын
Such a classy man and gifted athlete saw him play high school and the left fielder and right fielder played on the lines
@oneminutehowto3575
@oneminutehowto3575 2 жыл бұрын
Only father and son to hit back to back Homer's.
@turtle19dad
@turtle19dad 7 жыл бұрын
Hoped he would've broke the Homer record instead of jackass Bonds. Junior is class.
@breesybird9207
@breesybird9207 5 жыл бұрын
turtle19dad you mean juice ass bonds
@erichvonmanstein6876
@erichvonmanstein6876 3 жыл бұрын
Ah found the hater section
@USGovsOwnersRtheRealEnemy
@USGovsOwnersRtheRealEnemy 3 жыл бұрын
Griff was my favorite player growing up in Louisiana. And now I see many more reasons why he is loved as a superstar. Great American and really had the most beautiful swing of all-time. Sweet and Low KGJ
@mosando
@mosando 6 жыл бұрын
I clap every time at the end when he puts on the hat backwards does not matter where I am at or what time it is. I was lucky to have seen him play on tv and once in person. I wish there was a player with half of his charisma playing today to be the role model for the future ball players.
@kk-sr1wl
@kk-sr1wl 4 жыл бұрын
I wish he got the ring. My favorite player growing up.
@sLJags
@sLJags 7 жыл бұрын
i teared up watching this as a mariner fan and a baseball player and a baseball fan i wasnt alive untill 2001 but watching all old mariners highlights and movies griffy inspired me and so many others.
@danoia4
@danoia4 7 жыл бұрын
is it wrong that i cried to this 😢😭
@jvq3616
@jvq3616 6 жыл бұрын
derrick ingram who could watch it and not? if so, they arent human!
@mosando
@mosando 6 жыл бұрын
Its hard to watch and type cuz its so powerful.
@reginaldsmith4076
@reginaldsmith4076 4 жыл бұрын
What comes from the heart reaches the heart
@aaronwilliams6989
@aaronwilliams6989 3 жыл бұрын
@@jvq3616 I'm not crying either, but it's still deep and I respect those who did, including Griffey.
@PrairieSun1429
@PrairieSun1429 6 жыл бұрын
I agree with Junior on Edgar Martinez, He does belong in the Hall of Fame with Junior. Great speech.
@jonathanwashington9199
@jonathanwashington9199 Жыл бұрын
If Albert Pujols Does Get Inducted I Hope Pujols Picks The Cardinals Since That's Where Pujols's Career Began
@naciremasti
@naciremasti 5 жыл бұрын
greatest player to ever play the game. no peds needed. best swing ever seen. true class.
@brianconnelly1238
@brianconnelly1238 2 жыл бұрын
Ken Griffey Jr & Freddie Freeman are 2 of the classiest human beings to ever walk onto a baseball field
@jackconnolly5339
@jackconnolly5339 3 жыл бұрын
The Kid became The Man
@riverview9320
@riverview9320 3 жыл бұрын
- there ya go!
@copsondonuts
@copsondonuts 4 жыл бұрын
The griffeys are a great family. Sr would still visit the old mon valley at times. His brother craig helped carry off my familys belongings after we moved away from the pittsburgh area. Great people
@jeremyfryar3424
@jeremyfryar3424 Жыл бұрын
Favorite player of all time. It was a joy to watch him play baseball.
@hewhoisn8214
@hewhoisn8214 6 жыл бұрын
How dare Apple interrupt this speech with an ad respect a legend u money grubbers
@Edgedrifle
@Edgedrifle 6 жыл бұрын
HeWhoIsN8 J I got GMC
@mosando
@mosando 6 жыл бұрын
I live in Mexico and it was for wix
@TYMZTABLZ
@TYMZTABLZ 5 жыл бұрын
I was at this induction for my 40th birthday. It was better than I could have imagined. I grew up as an Idaho baseball fan and Ken Jr. represented the Pacific Northwest as King. Nice work Kid, you made me cry. Best baseball player ever.
@tylerengstrom
@tylerengstrom Жыл бұрын
Growing up in Spokane in the 90s and having a role model/hero like Griffey to watch everyday was what helped me become the man I am today. My father told me if I worked hard like him, then anything is possible and always to remember of you have fun at what you do then you will never work a day in your life Damn proud to see this man represent the Seattle Mariners in the Hall of Fame
@NeoNitty
@NeoNitty 6 жыл бұрын
Ken Griffey - the best bb player I ever saw #80sbaby90sraised
@FreedomIsAChoice777
@FreedomIsAChoice777 5 жыл бұрын
The GOAT. Not a better player has ever played. I’ll argue that until the day I die.
@deke76
@deke76 6 жыл бұрын
I was in the audience there that day. Hot day but two great speeches and was so proud of Junior. One of the all-time best.
@christopherhall6155
@christopherhall6155 3 жыл бұрын
Favorite player of all time. Wish Cincinnati could of had him his whole career.
@doctordennis69
@doctordennis69 3 жыл бұрын
At 15:35, that heartfelt message about Jay Buhner...truly two of the best teammates in Mariners history. Oh, and guaranteed 80-90 home runs a season between them.
@ZeqaSnipes
@ZeqaSnipes 3 жыл бұрын
Favorite baseball player of all time
@solar2k6
@solar2k6 3 жыл бұрын
The GOAT
@michaelyoungstrom9412
@michaelyoungstrom9412 Жыл бұрын
Always was one of my favorite players growing up! Love you Kid!❤👍
@iambanksy
@iambanksy 4 жыл бұрын
im here because "Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Major League Baseball"
@canag0d
@canag0d Жыл бұрын
Anyone miss the days when KGjr, 23 and The Great One were running rampant? Throw in Tyson and in 97’ a young prodigy named Tiger and nostalgia overload occurs.
@fitnesssolutions3125
@fitnesssolutions3125 4 жыл бұрын
Griffey is the Goat of our generation. Thanks Ken❤️👍🏾
@drumcircler
@drumcircler 3 жыл бұрын
Back to back homers with Dad! I can't think of a cooler baseball moment.
@Dr.VonBraun
@Dr.VonBraun 3 жыл бұрын
We love you Jr. You're the best.
@jasonburdette6921
@jasonburdette6921 2 жыл бұрын
This man part my childhood
@TimCarter
@TimCarter 9 ай бұрын
There will never be a greater player than his dad.
@baristaleejh
@baristaleejh 3 жыл бұрын
켄 그리피주니어는 제가 메이저리그를 본 이래로 가장 멋있는 중견수였습니다. 타격도 수비도 뭐든게 멋있었던 위대한 야구선수.Respect the Kid
@kenarthur6253
@kenarthur6253 4 жыл бұрын
He is an amazing athlete and person. Most exciting player to watch. If he didn't get injured making incredible catches in the outfield, he would have broken HR record without any steroids!
@paulevans6066
@paulevans6066 2 жыл бұрын
If you grew up in the 90’s, it’s hard not to say Griffey JR was your favorite athlete. Either him or Michael Jordan.
@timharper4246
@timharper4246 Жыл бұрын
I had the same High school coach as he did. God bless coach Cameron! Boy he was a firecracker.
@FlappyBelly
@FlappyBelly Жыл бұрын
Mike Cameron was a real great grinding player.
@authorjeffkosiba290
@authorjeffkosiba290 Жыл бұрын
I was the biggest Ken Griffey Jr. fan as a kid. Still a huge fan as a 48 year old man.
@footballandtechno8
@footballandtechno8 Жыл бұрын
1. griffey jr.’s stats 2. griffey jr.’s video games 3. his shoes 4. he being a class act some of the reasons he is one of my favorite players of all time
@arjeliscruz4017
@arjeliscruz4017 19 күн бұрын
All the greats love the kid and they were there to give him the love he deserved
@DrRish-wx3wf
@DrRish-wx3wf 2 жыл бұрын
Greatest Baseball player of my (Gen x) generation.
@Bwianman85
@Bwianman85 5 жыл бұрын
The last true great hitter besides Pujols, I look forward to seeing him up on that podium someday too. I was in awe watching Griffey play. Unbelievable talent.
@jacksonpalmettostudio7289
@jacksonpalmettostudio7289 3 жыл бұрын
Who’s cutting onions in here?
@MrBruce-xv4ou
@MrBruce-xv4ou 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ken Griffey Jr. for everthing you done in baseball. I loved watching you play. I stood behind the batting cage in 1998 two hours before game time watching you hit 20 home runs in a row. I will always hear the crack of your bat. Congratulations to you Ken ( the kid ) #24 for ever!!! Cooperstown Inducted July 24, 2016
@joncing9653
@joncing9653 6 жыл бұрын
My favorite player of all time. The greatest baseball swing ever!!
@ChristheShrinerdawg
@ChristheShrinerdawg 2 жыл бұрын
Lifelong Mariners fan here…born in 1983, before Junior was part of the Game. I am honored to have had the Kid as part of my team. A real class act. I was sad the day he went to Cincinnati, but I did not like him any less because of it. I will ALWAYS be a fan of the Kid.
@simplethings.2441
@simplethings.2441 2 жыл бұрын
Ken griffey jr!! Congratulations 👏 Well deserved! One of my All time favorites
@benjamindover6685
@benjamindover6685 4 жыл бұрын
GOAT of baseball to me and many of us
@AFMMarcelD
@AFMMarcelD 7 жыл бұрын
Class act this wonderful and unbelievable all around player Ken Griffey Jr was, a legend for all times, best ever!!
@SMOOV_726
@SMOOV_726 Жыл бұрын
Camden, NJ locked in as always & Junior is the epitome of what A baseball player is suppose to be 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿!!!
@tommydimopoulos6484
@tommydimopoulos6484 3 жыл бұрын
Best player (along with Trout) of my generation. 5 tools and class. His dad did a great job
@Stormbreaker1924
@Stormbreaker1924 11 ай бұрын
Ken Griffey jr. Was my hero growing up I admired him I collected all those cards I have his rookie card and he was an inspiration to me he is truly one of the greatest people of all time not just on the field but off the field thank you for being my hero my man
@JackDeSilver
@JackDeSilver 10 ай бұрын
Good idol, he attempted suicide and was able to overcome that and become a symbol for perseverance
@jumpmansolie
@jumpmansolie 4 жыл бұрын
Damn I'm crying my eyes out!!!
@OzzyGT
@OzzyGT 4 жыл бұрын
Cezer TheGreat same bro. Not even a Mariner fan but always loved this guy ever since I played Ken Griffey Jr game for N64
@kw7807
@kw7807 3 жыл бұрын
Same here in 2021..
@88cutty
@88cutty 6 жыл бұрын
As a kid i would draw pictures of Jr in a pirates uniform hoping he would come back home. The first time i ever got to see him was 10 rows behind the plate at the 1994 homerun derby. I love that moment was special to him as it was to all us national league kids who didnt get to see him play early in his career. Im sad we never will know what could have been had 94 played out. Getting that 1989 upper deck card #1 was that most prized possesion a young boy of 10 could have in those days... i never got mine until i was a 36 yr old kid with a box of unopened 1989 packs. Thank you for playing the game the way you did.
@mosando
@mosando 6 жыл бұрын
88cutty I tried and tried to get that card. I opened over 10 boxes and nothing. Congrats on THE card.
@STETTRACE
@STETTRACE 3 жыл бұрын
JR. Had one of the sweetest swings EVER!! Just a thing of Beauty!! And he wasn’t bad with the leather either!!
@otonielenrriquecano
@otonielenrriquecano Жыл бұрын
Tremendo pelotero un verdadero salón de la fama .
@hectorlopez-ys5dw
@hectorlopez-ys5dw Жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful person.
@thatdude2783
@thatdude2783 3 жыл бұрын
Writers did you dirty by not voting you in unanimously. Greatest to ever play the game right here! Whoever said no should have all their credentials revoked.
@racedog19
@racedog19 6 жыл бұрын
In 1994 I caught Ken Griffey Jr's 160th Career Homer and it might be the last or second to the last homer he hit in 1994 before the All-Star Break in July. he hit it off of Edwards in KC and it put the Mariners up 3-2 in the top of the 8th. My 2 young sons were with me in Right Field and I had been to at least 100 Royals games before that day. I was a big Royals Right Field Roudy in the late 70's. I had never took my glove into the Stadium and my Sons told me to bring it. That homer was a line shot and I was going down the Isle"Excuse me, excuse me, Excuse me, SMACK!!!". It actually hurt my hand. The crowd started yelling for me to throw the ball back on the field. I said "You'll have to take this Ken Griffey ball out of my cold dead hands". I still have that ball somewhere. I put it in a Plexy Glass case soon after. The boys and I tried to hunt Mr. Griffey down after the game, which they won 3-2, and try to get his autograph on the ball. We were unsuccessful. If nobody believes me I'm sure there's Edwards finger prints still on the ball; maybe even some DNA. He was a great player and he wore the same number as my favorite player when I was a kid, Willie Mays and I was a Dodgers Fan. I know that doesn't make any sense..:) P.S. to bad that was the strike year, because he was on a pace to break the Roger Maris record of 61 homers in a season at that time. I think Jr. had broken the record of the most homers before the All-Star break. I might have that record ball. I think that was the last game before the break. Hm?
@racedog19
@racedog19 6 жыл бұрын
It had to be the last homer he hit in 1994. I wonder if that record still stands?
@racedog19
@racedog19 3 жыл бұрын
@@kingdingaling2469 My wife moves stuff around all of the time. Just have to look in a stack of containers. The ball and VHS tape from a Kansas City news channel is with it.
@youngprodigy5ndime
@youngprodigy5ndime 3 жыл бұрын
thats amazing man time of ya life
@rosenscharf
@rosenscharf 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! Your attitude and these kinds of stories is what makes baseball great. Lots of love from Germany!
@bizzy24100
@bizzy24100 3 жыл бұрын
soon as Junior began mentioning his father, he had a perfectly good reason 2 break Tom Hanks rule of "There's no crying in baseball!!" u can't help it when u have perhaps your greatest life moment, u gotta let your emotions out.
@kw7807
@kw7807 3 жыл бұрын
Yup..
@jeffmohr8366
@jeffmohr8366 2 жыл бұрын
What A CLASS ACT!!!!!
@aaronbelmonte1772
@aaronbelmonte1772 5 жыл бұрын
Saw this in person. Priceless.
@riverview9320
@riverview9320 3 жыл бұрын
wow
@TheSeptuagint
@TheSeptuagint 3 жыл бұрын
Such a great role model for fathers and all men alike
@PlayerToBeNamedLater1973
@PlayerToBeNamedLater1973 Жыл бұрын
I have been to at least 20 Reds games every year since 19988 and I believe I've seen Jr hit more home runs than any other player.
@anthonyrodriguez4574
@anthonyrodriguez4574 7 жыл бұрын
EDGAR MARTINEZ FOR THE HALL OF FAME!!!
@NeoNitty
@NeoNitty 6 жыл бұрын
AROD2287 yanks fan here But for sure! Edgar was incredible!
@novacometsxd1047
@novacometsxd1047 6 жыл бұрын
NeoNitty yeah me too
@marinerman
@marinerman 5 жыл бұрын
And at last, it hath come to pass!!! Edgar joins Junior today, Jan. 22nd, 2019, as the second member to have played "True to the Blue," all of his career, to enter Cooperstown. #MarinersHOF
@benjaminanderson6016
@benjaminanderson6016 3 жыл бұрын
Well he did it!
@toddrichardson8595
@toddrichardson8595 4 жыл бұрын
Talk about natural TALENT.. Griffey was a JOY TO WATCH.. He played baseball the right way without STEROIDS.. IF he had stayed healthy, he would've NO DOUBT passed Aaron.. What a GREAT GUY!! Pure Class...
@billybichell793
@billybichell793 Жыл бұрын
Bro hands down the best hitter in his era. Paved the way for trout and puljos. I live in Baltimore when he hit that warehouse the next week all us kids were aiming for houses behind our wiffle ball field
@matchesmalone2625
@matchesmalone2625 4 жыл бұрын
I have a crazy story about what The Kid means to me. I never aspired to be a baseball player, but this dude was the most charismatic athlete I've ever witnessed. My dad has Yankees season tickets. He knows Griffey Jr is my idol. We catch a saturday game against the Mariners, ( heads up, I living in the Bronx and Griffey jr. and the Mariners were my team). So my father sister and cousin are watching. My sister goes to the bathroom, and comes back up the right field tunnel and allegedly some dude shoved her in the concrete wall, knee first. She's sobbing her eyes out. The emts pick her up and bring all four of us to the infirmary. Someone who works there said, " hey come behind home plate and hang out for the rest of the game ". My dad stays with sis. My cousin and I accept the invite and continue watching the game behind the home bag. NO JOKE as soon as we get there, The Kid comes to the plate. I'm in awe because he's the man. After several pitches he belts a home run. I don't remember who won the game. All I remember was seeing my hero up close and he was everything he was on TV. It was the super NES video game when gets to the plate the ball is going to the stands. This man is and always will be the GOAT!!
@steve_n_w
@steve_n_w 4 жыл бұрын
Total class. Spent the vast majority of his speech talking about others. Even when he starts to list all his accomplishments he mentions Randy Johnson’s no hitter. PS who’s here in 2020 watching this because your home all day doing nothing because of Coronavirus?
@josephjjenkins1549
@josephjjenkins1549 Жыл бұрын
2022.
@YusukeKnight
@YusukeKnight 4 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite players ever loved watching him play growing up
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