Ken Griffey Jr. Documentary Baseball

SPORTS EDUCATONAL ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. DO NOT OWN ANY COPYRIGHT 2021. Griffey , is one of the iconic athletes of the 1990s and ranked among the best power hitters and defensive outfielders of all time. , American professional baseball player who was one of the iconic athletes of the 1990s and ranked among the best power hitters and defensive outfielders of all time. Griffey, Jr., soon began to prove his worth as both a center fielder and a hitter. He was injured in his rookie season, but in 1990 he won his first Gold Glove Award, had a batting average of .300, and played in the All-Star Game. He went on to win the American League Gold Glove Award for the years 1991-99 with his spectacular fielding. In 1997, when Griffey hit 56 home runs and batted in 147 runs, he was a unanimous selection for the American League’s Most Valuable Player award. At the close of the 1999 season, Griffey-who had come to dislike playing in the Mariners’ new pitcher-friendly stadium and wanted to work closer to his family’s home in Orlando, Florida-requested a trade from Seattle. In February 2000 he was traded to Cincinnati, which he considered his hometown and where his father worked as a coach. Griffey struggled with a series of injuries in Cincinnati. When he was on the field, he remained a dangerous left-handed hitter. In 2004 he became the 20th major league player to hit 500 home runs, and he was named to the National League All-Star team in 2000, 2004, and 2007. In 2008, after hitting his 600th career home run, Griffey joined Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, and Sammy Sosa as the only players in major league history to accomplish that feat. Griffey was traded to the Chicago White Sox in July 2008. In 2016 he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, having received 437 of the 440 votes cast (99.32 percent) to set the record for the highest percentage of votes in the history of the Hall of Fame (which was broken in 2019 when Mariano Rivera was elected unanimously).

[@Masterdebater1313]

I grew up a Yankees fan, the other kids were Braves fans, Cardinals fans, Cubs fans, the one thing we all had in common was we were all Ken Griffey Jr. fans. We all tried to copy that sweet, sweet swing. We all wore our caps backwards. He was the coolest of the cool. He was a hip hop star, who didn't rap. The kid. We're never gonna see another one like him.

[@seaor2k122]

There will be another like him. He isn't born yet.

[@chewipoohi]

That gave me chills bro. I was born and live in Central Washington so I got to see him alot in person as a player and he was not only great on the field but off the field too. He is a true role model!!!

[@aaronhagerman4484]

Hit u with that sweet sweet meat stick

[@Masterdebater1313]

@chewipoohi I never got to see him play in person, you're a lucky dude.

[@startrakambassador3632]

@@aaronhagerman4484 ayo 🤨📸

[@Kaitydid74]

He was THE baseball superstar of my generation.

[@RealMikeGibbs]

The father and son, back to back home runs is one of the best moments in baseball history!

[@J.C...]

I never understood how much playing together with Jr meant to Sr until I became a parent myself. That had to have been one of the highlights of both of their careers. Out there with DAD. Every boy that dreams of playing big league sports dreams of that, too.

[@chocolatetownforever7537]

One of those insane things you think youll never even have a chance to see in sports, like Fernando Tatis hitting two grand slams in an inning.

[@mlbbacani]

Ken Griffey Jr " I didn't do it for the money, I didn't do it for the fame, I did it because I love Baseball". I love Baseball too and I love Ken Griffey Jr!

[@rslwannabe9475]

I love baseball too. Ive put in a couple thousands these past 8 months to become a great baseball player. My swing looks like a top-tier player's swing and its only my 2nd year of baseball. Just gotta put on the grind, practice with passion and a goal, keep moving through obstacles and good things will follow. (And record yourself in slow-motion everyday and pick it apart)

[@AndrewK80]

Hardly any pro athletes with this attitude anymore. A big reason why I don't watch anymore.

[@chadtep7571]

@@AndrewK80 because players are tired of making owners incredibly wealthy off of their sweat.

[@AndrewK80]

@@chadtep7571 oh are the owners less wealthy now? They didn't just raise the cost of tickets and concessions to make up the difference? Bench players earn 10 times what the average fan makes in a year and it's been that way since long before Griffey played. There are no star players like him anymore. All greedy and out of touch.

[@chadtep7571]

@@AndrewK80 Owners don't need to raise costs to compensate. That's B.S. you guys blame the wrong people. I would never fault a man for fighting for his worth. I would never understand the crab in bucket mentally.

[@showtimebruin7821]

Griffey defined a generation of kids like myself growing up. He really was the epitome of greatness.

[@lommichaelbarnett5534]

I totally agree. I was a teenager in the 90s and he was the coolest and greatest player in baseball at that time maybe ever. Everyone on here is talking mainly about his batting but he was so exciting and electric to watch in Center field

[@patricknoonan3610]

Who didn't want to learn his swing?

[@pjmagana9547]

@@patricknoonan3610 kidding me? I still try when I bat lefty on the softball field at work

[@patricknoonan3610]

@@pjmagana9547 He is the man of baseball. He became older and became injured way too much. That is all the bad that, is to his playing career.

[@pjmagana9547]

@@patricknoonan3610 I got one, maybe I'm younger. I remember putting in the real players names for every team in griffeys video game. I would get the lineups from newspapers and took the time to enter them. I have a dual auto of trout and griffey card. It's getting passed down to my son along of the stories of THE 2 BEST, in my lifetime

[@trenapier206]

The most beautiful swing the game has ever seen. Was lucky as a kid to watch him play.

[@AK-rv6dq]

Me too. Lived near Seattle in grade school and this was basically our hero.

[@aocplusme5676]

I'll never forget when he won all those World Series.. oh wait..

[@Raymond-gs5nd]

@@aocplusme5676 …chump comment

[@josephwhiteside2739]

@@aocplusme5676 Ted Williams ain't never won either. Takes more than one guy.

[@JavMacHer]

Really? He’s go such a weird shaped head- like a peanut

[@bizzlea887]

The most iconic swing of all time and I don't care what anyone says...Ken Griffey Jr baseball video game was awesome! I played so much of that game

[@Jalexander14]

Ken Griffey JR. Was the first name I knew in baseball ⚾️ as a young kid in the 90s… had his glove and was just the biggest fan ever… I’ll never forget how he made me love the game of baseball 🙏🏽

[@blazer6248]

I cried watching this. I followed Junior ever since 1989, when I pulled a Ken Griffey Jr out of a pack of Upper Deck cards. I also cried when he made Cooperstown. Griffey is my dude. He's always been my dude. He will ALWAYS be my dude. 🙏❤️❤️❤️🙏

[@HBKStyles]

You cried when he got inducted into the hall of Fame? Pfff, pansy

[@sidneygraham]

Griffey has always been that dude

[@joshuatraffanstedt2695]

@@HBKStyles people react differently to things. Nothing wrong with a man tearing up over something he's passionate about. Unless you're very young or a psychopath, you'd understand that.

[@jordandargan1731]

True there's nothing wrong with a dude tearing up

[@paysonfox88]

Ken Griffey Jr was one of the few in that era that was not on steroids. From the mid 80s until the late 90s, the same could be said for Barry bonds. But bonds got jealous of McGuire and Sosa. Ken Griffey didn't succumb to envy, so he deserved the Hall of Fame.

[@ZChoate]

As a 32 year old man it still breaks my heart to watch him clutching his leg while writhing in pain. I can hardly watch it.

[@tauly_d]

The fact that he still works for the organization & contributes to the Mariners to this day speaks to how special the relationship was between The Kid & the franchise. Forever the GOAT.

[@gregstivers8959]

YES well said sir

[@TerryT0114]

Yep, I've saw him at games this year.

[@Sean_Farmer]

I'm going to start off by saying that I'm almost 54 yrs old and was a lifelong Yankees fan. I don't watch baseball anymore for many reasons, and watching this documentary reminded me of several of them. After hearing Ken Sr. describe what took place while in NY answers a lot of questions I used to have, namely why Jr. despised the Yankees and would never play there. I watched the game from the mid-'70s until about 5 yrs ago and Ken Griffey Jr. was the greatest player I ever saw play the game. I don't even need to look at the stats because his impact transcended the numbers. Just listen to what his teammates have to say about him and what he meant to them. His pure love for the game and his 100% commitment when stepping on the field is huge, but to also combine that with his abilities makes him a once-in-a-lifetime player. He brought people together, from all backgrounds, races, and even team loyalties. If anyone is a hater I would question their humanity more than anything else. If I was creating an all-century baseball team I can't think of another player I would choose over #24. Getting to be around him and experience that passion, joy, and sense of humor must have been a blessing for many who worked with him.

[@rslwannabe9475]

You better live long enough to see me go to the MLB. :)

[@Sean_Farmer]

@@rslwannabe9475 Deal! :)

[@Sean_Farmer]

@cock the hammer No argument from me!

[@unappealingundesirable2826]

I just want you to know, that I was born in Seattle in 1973, where I grew up. (so you have a time frame of the sports eras, I grew up watching. Japanese-American (showing HOW I grew up). From 1990-2004, I mostly "ate, drank, and slept the NBA," and wasn't as versed in the MLB and NFL. It's become more NFL and MLB for me since 2008. NFL is King, in terms of exposure, so that can't be helped.

[@paysonfox88]

He was the man of the greatest character of the great players. I do think however, that in terms of what happened on the field in natural ability, Barry bonds was slightly better. Bonds was a far worse person, and starting in 1998 he did do the steroids, but until 1998 he was slightly better than Ken Griffey Jr. I will say though, it was very close between the two of them.

[@davelong4131]

“Out of my 22 years, I’ve learned that the team that treats you the best is your first team. I’m damn proud to be a Seattle Mariner “. Oh man, that got me. Gosh I miss watching him play.

[@jrperfection6380]

He should have never left, a big calculated mistake.

[@bradmyers5354]

Except they didn’t treat him like they should have. They completely screwed the pooch with Randy when he was ready to resign if they had offered before the season. They opted to build a new ballpark without getting input from any of their sluggers, particularly Jr, on the design and orientation of the new stadium. They chose A-Rod over Jr when it was clear Alex was an egotistical asshole who his teammates didn’t like and he didn’t appreciate having one of the greatest power hitters batting behind him. Which allowed Alex to do things like finish second in the AL MVP as a rookie. And since he grew up in the Reds dugout, that was technically his first team.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@@bradmyers5354 A-Rod also used steroids which means that he'll never get into the MLB HOF. Neither will Clemons, McGuire, or Sosa.

[@aaronwilliams6989]

@@sergeantmasson3669 And unlike Griffey, THEY DON'T DESERVE TO GET INDUCTED IN THE HALL OF FAME!

[@aaronwilliams6989]

@@jrperfection6380 Were it not for the fact that he missed his family so dearly, you would be right. It was stated that the separation became unbearable for Jr. ,in fact.

[@jedistreaming4006]

Greatest swing of all time. I truly believe, if he would have stayed healthy, he could have hit 800+ HR's.

[@aaronwilliams6989]

Hell yeah, He would've! At the rate he was going when he was healthy!

[@voltrondefofunv5708]

Hell yes

[@steveschmidt3961]

deffintely 750+ and if he would got to that point the reds woulda just kept signing him until he broke it hahaha

[@jefferyepstein9210]

I wish he had stayed in the American League where he could have become a DH as he got older. He probably would have broke the home run record.

[@danieltrof6885]

Agreed!! I still don't say that Barry Bonds broke the record since he did it while on steroids. Junior would have broke the record with no steroids! Thankful I got to grow up watching him and attend games at both the Kingdome and Safeco Field.

[@jonathandeegan9044]

Junior inspired a generation of ballplayers to play the game the right way ; all out, hard, clean and with pure joy. Nobody made baseball look better or more fun than Ken Griffey Jr. He represented the game and performed it in timeless fashion. Thanks for all the incredible memories Kid. You're the Greatest

[@brendandooley5723]

Very well said, mate. I was a CF myself and always loved his way of the game. Forever will be the most ideal face of baseball.

[@mikaelrobinson9156]

Baseball could really use someone like him again!

[@stephenthompson3348]

He*s a hell of an inspiration

[@Droosie3]

​@@mikaelrobinson9156 I feel like Elly De la Cruz is primed to be the next big star, but he is still learning English atm. I don't think he's Griffey level, but still an all out flashy superstar who remains relatively humble. I think some people are put off by his huge gold chains, but if you look closer he has a picture of himself with his parents on one and a guardian angel on the other; not narcissist or dbag type stuff.

[@davidlessa8167]

how can you say anything bad about ken Griffey. he is the most natural baseball player to ever play the game. he's deserved everything that he has accomplished because of he work ethic, he worked hard and played hard every bit of the way. he is the GOAT

[@lommichaelbarnett5534]

Totally agree I feel honored to have grown up getting to watch him

[@philsonslament9955]

I love how Ken sr is so proud of him. Despite sr’s great career, jr cast a great big shadow obscuring his amazing playing days. Yet there is no bitterness or selfishness, he’s just proud of his son.

[@MeneTekelUpharsin]

After Griffey jr. attempted suicide at 17 yr it helped improve their relationship.

[@matthewleach8821]

To this day, I've never idolized anyone more than this man growing up. He was my whole childhood. Literally shed a tear when he made it to the HoF.

[@judddenis9736]

Jesus Christ wants a relationship with you seriously

[@matthewleach8821]

@@judddenis9736 I'm good, thanks.

[@erichall297]

@@matthewleach8821 We'll see if that's your train of thought on judgement day....smh..thanks. Also, you sound borderline weird.

[@matthewleach8821]

@@erichall297 weird? Say the guy talking about judgment day? Fuck outta here.

[@Tmacademia]

@@judddenis9736 I agree with him and I love Jesus. I "idolized" him as a kid. Now I admire the heck out of him. What a stud

[@gualbertogarcia305]

Willie Mays and Ken Griffey Jr., the two Best Baseball Players, I have ever seen.

[@girthbrookz4303]

Sitting here in 2022 the same night the Mariners clinched their first playoff birth in 20 years, hoping to see some of that magic this October. Proud of them either way.

[@ryatt9992]

I’m a Rockies fan, but when Seattle broke that playoff drought was rooting for you guys, aye at least your team future looks bright can’t say the same about my team😂

[@mitchellkalina8191]

Man this gave me goosebumps. My first sports hero. This made me realize how lucky I am to have been a kid watching this incredible talent play. Easily my favorite baseball player ever.

[@Abseloot_Yoonet]

JR will always be the GOAT in my eyes! It’s weird to say you love someone you don’t know, but I love the kid! If I ever got to meet him I’d cry no lie haha

[@mikesale6474]

Me too

[@chocolatetownforever7537]

Not that weird at all. I loved my ex wife, and it turned out I never really knew her either......

[@AGTG33]

It was a honor growing up watching you playing my favorite sport baseball ⚾️ I played baseball ⚾️ all the way to my senior year in high school. And I got to play softball with my son it was priceless.

[@icefalcon2243]

“Call , call ,call me Junior..” (N64 Ken Griffey Jr Baseball. Great game!)

[@Steve-jg5dp]

It's show time!

[@bossmaynemarco]

The most special moment to me was him playing with his dad. And they hit those back to back home runs. Thats unheard of in any sport. My favorite baseball player all time right in front of frank thomas

[@SeattleMarinerMan]

You can’t hit a home run in any other sport LOL

[@Mr_Jish]

@@SeattleMarinerMan Considering a home run is widely considered one of the most difficult feats in all of professional sports, the point still stands. Having a father and son score back to back goals in hockey, throw down back to back dunks in basketball, etc. Fact is, it doesn't matter; that feat or any comparable one will *never* happen again in ANY sport. That's the point, you jabroni.

[@mikesale6474]

@@SeattleMarinerMan kzbin.info/door/oREFR3jsqqMdnW19bafZog

[@Kriddle1229]

@@Mr_Jish The probability of hitting a homerun on any given bat is 1/18. From 2001-2020 12.1% of hits are home runs. William H. Holbert, was a National League catcher from 1876 to 1888. His claim to fame is that he is the only major league player to go to bat 2000 times in his career without hitting a home run. All of this is to say that the statement "Considering a home run is widely considered one of the most difficult feats in all of professional sports" is complete bullshit. lol. With peace and love.

[@hectorlopez1069]

That was sweet

[@treveille]

that swing never gets old

[@blazer6248]

Nope. Been watching it since 1989, when I pulled a Griffey out of a pack of Upper Deck cards at a local AA game...and it NEVER gets old. I love Junior. I truly love him. Jr will ALWAYS be my favorite ball player. Always. I had all of his shoes. Jerseys. Posters covering my room. 200 Griffey baseball cards. Everything. Gosh, those were the days...checking the newspaper & ESPN every morning to see what he did the night before. God I miss those days. Thankfully for me, I cleaned up before his career was over. And during his next to last season in Seattle, I saw him play at Texas one night and it was absolutely magical. Junior was ON FIRE that night. He went 3-4 with (2)2B, 2 R & 3 RBI. We ended up getting tickets about 6 rows behind home plate. So close I could almost touch Junior when he was on deck, getting ready to hit. I had my FujiFilm digital camera with me that night. Ended up taking over 400 pictures. 40 or 50 of those were when I was like 10 feet from Junior, when he was on deck. He looked directly into the camera and gave me a big ol' Junior smile. It ended up raining that night and me and my buddy had brought our ponchos in preparation. So when it started, we just stayed in our seats and watched the rest of the game while most everybody else got under the overhang to get out of the rain. The last 2 innings were played in the rain and you could see us PLAIN AD DAY on ESPN that night during the TV broadcast that I recorded. There we are, in our bright ponchos, hanging out behind home plate in the rain lol. Seattle won that night. It's a night I won't ever forget. Junior was absolutely freakin magical that night. Magical. It's like he knew I was there and he needed to put on a show. 🙏❤️❤️❤️🙏

[@DRoc24]

@@blazer6248 ---> your hero is just another roid roid roided up cheater.

[@Calebkkk.]

@@DRoc24 He didn’t use roids

[@DRoc24]

@@Calebkkk. ---> Only Buhner and A Rod were. Not your hero. Gotcha.

[@Calebkkk.]

@@DRoc24 I don’t like either of them I’m just saying Griffey didn’t use roid

[@undertheblue2006]

As a 90s kid Griffey made baseball so fun to watch. All I wanted to be when I grew up was a big leaguer, I didn’t make it past Division 1 but I still love baseball with all my heart. Thanks Junior for all the memories and making it clear that this is the greatest sport in the world

[@cletusgarde9485]

Griffey jr. Is baseball ecstasy. This is pure joy for any real baseball fan.

[@weirdbeard1980]

Seattle hasn't had a whole lot of winning in it's history but we had some straight up legends!

[@kd78orangerangerpete79]

The rangers are my hometown fav team so I understand what you mean. I got to see Nolan Ryan pitch many times and I was in attendance for his 7th no hitter. There were others like Pudge, Rueben Sierra, Jaun Gonzalez, A Rod (short term), Sosa ending in Texas, etc. but not much postseason play. The legends were the reason to go watch for many years. My overall team was consistently not very good with the exception of a few seasons. Much like the M's had King Felix, Griffey, the big Unit, Ichiro etc.

[@joshuavautour3349]

Don't forget Edgar!

[@weirdbeard1980]

@@joshuavautour3349 I was at game 4 in the '95 series whe.ln Edgar went off with a couple Homer's and took it to a game 5 and then he hit THE DOUBLE! If memory serves, the game I was at was the first game when the ED-GAR chant started. I might be wrong on that one but I still remember walking out that game after we won and everyone chanting that.

[@giiotm8272]

Payton, Kemp, Allen, KD, Alexander, Wilson, Lynch, Sherman, Thomas, Chancellor, Griffey, Ichiro.. Seattle Royalty 👑

[@TheTruth01234]

The kid is why I loved baseball. Thank you Jr for everything!

[@johnnycashh7148]

Watched so many times...Jr, The Bone, Randy, ARod, Edgar, Booney, Cameron...list goes on!! Such a great decade of baseball in Sea-Town!!

[@ForThePeople6]

That Randy Johnson pitch was such a ball 😭😭 such a pitcher friendly era

[@klove618]

The sweetest swing in baseball!!!!

[@chrissuave92]

When I saw Lebron, I was hoping he would make this all about himself. He never disappoints.

[@GeeOhDee88]

🤣🤣right

[@bjornyesterday2562]

He's the greatest

[@chrissuave92]

@@bjornyesterday2562 That's true. Just ask him.

[@bjornyesterday2562]

@@chrissuave92 true fact

[@user-ru9gf7ky2y]

He is showing his true racism in 2021

[@brandonbarron2891]

Ken "The Kid" Griffey Jr. was the main reason I watch baseball during my childhood everything about him was soo cool. The backwards cap, beautiful swing, his humbleness, and play the Natural way without the juice. Glad I was able to get two #24 Navy Blue Mariners and #30 Black Cincinnati Reds Ken Griffey Jr. Jerseys. It's ashamed that he never won a World Series, but he definitely won us the fans over cause of his heart for the game. Never forget that. Thank you The Kid Jr. for the Sweet Memories.

[@riverhound9649]

I lived through Jr's run as a younger man being 38 now..he made baseball cool again..prettiest swing all time

[@WO2411]

Ken Griffey is the G O A T 💎

[@MikeyMike-uu3fe]

I was blessed being a teenager from 1993 to 2000 playing Elite baseball myself and getting to watch Griffey.....At the 1993 HR Derby me and 2 friends were on the phone in a 3 way conversation watching him hit the warehouse in Baltimore and us going crazy......I played CF and also a lefty..I absolutely idolized Griffey.....You have no idea....The black rawlings glove with his name in penmanship...Ahhhh man AMAZING AMAZING MEMORIES...Jr and Rickey Henderson...But Rickey was a faaaar 2nd favourite compared to Jr....👊👊.......I’ve always wonderd if he was a Nirvana fan lol

[@g-mancollections5264]

I still have that glove! Still use it to play catch with my niece and the old man.

[@markllamas8194]

Lol who brought nirvana into this

[@MikeyMike-uu3fe]

@@markllamas8194 Because Nirvana was HUGE from 91 to 94 and from Seattle

[@tonysteel1377]

The fact that he remained a natural talent through the controversial juice years is undeniably amazing! I’m definitely proud to own his 1989 Upper Deck rookie for decades now.

[@DRoc24]

Jr was roid roid roided up. Don’t kid yourself there cupcake. Accept it and move on.

[@tonysteel1377]

@@DRoc24: That’s gotta be the best kept dark secret in baseball. Well at least that’s not how the writers of Cooperstown had seen it. ⚾️

[@DRoc24]

@@tonysteel1377 ---> truth hurts.

[@mikesale6474]

@@DRoc24 Jr stayed the same size all throughout his career look at Bonds, Canseco, and McGwire's rookie cards. They turned into beasts.

[@DRoc24]

@@mikesale6474 ---> You saying Griffey didn’t size up? SMH! And Lance Armstrong road a bicycle. You obviously have no idea how roids work. Jr was roid roid roided up. Accept it and move on kid.

[@DanielVenadjv]

Being a New York Yankee fan since 1959 I grew up around players like Mickey Mantle, Tommy Agee, Duke Snider, Willie Mays, this ball player Big G, Jr. is in that class of baseball player. Rare, very rare. He played the game with the knowledge of baseball at the level of Willie Mays. So when I see Mr. Griffey, Jr. play baseball I see the same kind of player as Willie Mays. To me I love Jackie Robinson and Willie Mays as my baseball idols, that are not from the Yankees, As I got older and had a chance to see Ken Griffey, Jr. play no question he comes from his father he got to play with his father his father was a Yankee, this is why Jr. would never play for the Yankees. But I still Idolize what he did for the game we all love so much Baseball. Jr. did things in the game that players like Mays did. Greatness in the rarest form.

[@jakebulgarian7319]

Griffey is a national treasure, he MADE baseball during his career.

[@olliemac32]

The best of the best and he did everything because he loved the game of baseball. Absolute hero.

[@nevermindme8922]

The game just isn’t the same as this era. Griffey was the best and if not for the lockout and injuries, he would be the home run king. Home run king or not, the impression he left on my generation will last forever. We would play ball all day in the summer and come home and watch the Mariners if they were on tv. Thank you for playing the game right when so many had to cheat to be even close to your level

[@magnetsoldiercephas331]

The whole reason I even thought about sports was this man right here. I live in north of Seattle and Griffey is sports! Amazing and still my favorite

[@Devin.R]

The Seattle Mariners will always be on the map because of this man.

[@jsu9575m]

Childhood hero. The coolest baseball player ever.

[@bmdecker93]

Griffey is the greatest baseball player I've ever seen.

[@norneva775]

I'm 40 and he was the man when I was growing up. Everyone liked Griffey Jr regardless if he was on their favorite team. First person with Swag and made baseball fun. Seen him live later in his career when he was with the Reds and he was still the smoothest player on the field and went deep and had an amazing running/diving catch. No strike and half the time lost to injuries he would have broke tons of records

[@paulvece3714]

Me too. And we alllll had that 89 Upper Deck #1 card

[@MrBgood84]

And every kid on a little league team would argue over who got the #24

[@barneyrebel6020]

You're 40?

[@norneva775]

@@barneyrebel6020 Yup

[@ThaChazo]

Been a Dodgers fan all of my life but KGJr is my favorite player of all time. Those hits and HRs were a thing of beauty

[@michaelblack6495]

Players like Griffey made me love the game even more.

[@danieldevito6380]

Ken Griffey Sr and Jr playing together is one of the GREATEST sports moments ever

[@Omni20One]

He was just so cool without any exaggerated effort. His game, his confidence, the fact that he and his dad played at the highest level and on the same team was something that will always stick with me. I remember when my sister (who was in high school at the time) bought me his sneakers and my friends went wild. Great memories. ✌🏾💙 ya’ll.

[@ibrown3KC]

I'm a lifelong, die hard Kansas City Royals fan (which hasn't been easy most of the time, especially between the time George Brett retired in 1993, and up until we went to back to back World Series in 2014 and 2015 and won it all in 2015). However, my favorite player growing up was the Big Hurt, Frank Thomas because I loved both his plate discipline and of course his ability to smash home runs. That said, as a left handed batter, I tried to model my swing after Ken Griffey, and looking back on 90s and early 2000s baseball, I'd definitely say Griffey was a close second to the Big Hurt when it comes to my favorite players.

[@yagami6998]

Royals fan whose favorite player is the Big Hurt? Interesting! Griffey Jr is definitely solid tho.

[@ibrown3KC]

@@yagami6998 May seem odd, but 1. When you're a kid you don't care so much about home team allegiance. At least not when it comes to your favorite player. And 2. Being a Royals fan during the 90s and 2000s was no easy task, for not only were they awful, but they didn't have any Salvy Perez's or Jorge Soler type players. Or even Mike Moustakas or Eric Hosmer. We'd be lucky to have a player hit .300 or anyone with more that 15-20 home runs in a season. Not until 2000 or so when we had Carlos Beltran, Johnny Damon, and Jermaine Dye. But for one thing I'd already been a Big Hurt fan since 1993, and all three of those guys (Beltran, Damon, Dye) were gone as soon as they reached All-Star status, so they weren't even here hardly long enough to develop any affinity for them.

[@upstatenybassmaster4211]

Another cheater

[@videoscontrabandos3879]

I went to the Mariners vs. Oriales game 09-05-1998 in the Kingdom. I was 8 years old. Griffey hit two home runs. There was a drunk bald guy with a beer belly in our section that started a wave through the whole stadium.

[@thesurplusfirearm2374]

As a kid in the early 90s I got to watch a Bellingham Mariners with Griffey’s mom Birdie. She was there watching Griffey’s brother play. She signed a ball for me and chatted with my dad and me for quite a while. I still have that ball and it’s one of my favorite autographs I have.

[@davidnacey7281]

I took my dad to Anaheim in 1990 to see Ken Griffey and his son play together. Unfortunately, Griffey Sr. wasn't the starter that day, but we got to see the two throw balls to each other before the game and we both thought it was special. God bless them both.

[@julieann4616]

❤❤❤

[@AnHebrewChild]

you know youre good when Michael Jordan is asking for your autograph. Love Griffey Jr

[@JTCT371]

I feel fortunate to have been a young Yankee fan, loving and fearing KG Jr. Hes one of the greatest guys to ever play the game.

[@PastorKCLiu]

One of my favorite documentaries of all time!

[@markmurphy4978]

The GOAT,. My favorite player... Makes you wonder if he stayed in Seattle with Ichiro, Arod, Big Unit, Jr, they could have been the best team from 2000-2009 with 3-4 WS titles.

[@seangrealy6581]

They had Ortiz in the minors too😂

[@kd78orangerangerpete79]

That's definitely one of those what ifs I've thought about as well. That would have been an awesome team to say the least.

[@-_-t_]

It seemed like they always had some of the best players but never could line them up together

[@OhioRiverFisherman]

Griffey will always be the MLB king. When Griff would hit, and then have that slow walk to 1st, u know it was in the stands.

[@paysonfox88]

Unless Mike trout gets on a good team and stays healthy. Then Mike trout will be the MLB King. He's one of the very few players I've seen who might be as good as Ken Griffey. Although I will say that Ken Griffey Jr's defense is better. The guy was the definition of a gold Glover. You see gold glovers that have crappy war stats, but Ken Griffey had good defensive wins above replacement stat when he won his.

[@Irishmule169]

Mr.Griffey and Jr are the epitome of class act no father and son duo will ever come close. So forget about it Lekaren. Mr.Griffey has integrity , something you’ve never had ever !!! It’s the truth too !!!

[@JezuzIsLord]

The GOAT... Best two way player ever...

[@cody6009]

The smile, the swing, the swag. Hands down the most electric ball player in history. In a world with rampant ped use this man just had hard work , talent and the God given talent of a power swing, my favorite player in history KGJR

[@Tmacademia]

Me too

[@schmitty1437]

Got to see Jr. smash a home run to deep right in in last season at Safeco; it'll always be one of my favorite baseball memories.... an absolutely incredible player; deserves all the respect put his way

[@jibberjabberr]

Junior and Senior. The classiest Major leaguers of all time. Pure class. Major respect

[@user-zh6lg6uf4j]

A Great documentary. Thanks for sharing this. As I recall, he was my sons' Favorite player. We had all 4 of them on 3 teams at once. What a Great Player and Personality, for Washington State to remember.. 4/26/2024

[@tommypage7659]

Greatest Marnier ever,sweetest swing in the majors was lucky to grow up watching him play

[@jjirish2]

Griffey, the reason I bought all those baseball cards when I was a kid.

[@jvaldez1896]

Griffey, the reason I always wore my cap backwards as a kid

[@SmoKeFella70804]

His rookie year my uncle sent me one of his rookie cards in a frame that he signed for him the first time he met him... every time I visit my mom I make sure it's still there llol...

[@dannychellis3016]

Agree # 1 pick even today 2021

[@chocolatetownforever7537]

I spent hundreds of dollars on baseball cards as a kid because of Griffey as well. Unfortunately, I was too stupid to realize that Topps, Donruss, Upper Deck, and every baseball card company, was printing them off in the millions, and they werent worth anything. Beckett Baseball Card Monthly should have been sued for malpractice lol.

[@brandocalrissian3294]

I idolized him as a kid. He was THE man.

[@TQGraham11]

"I'm just Ken Griffey Jr., and nobody else." Damn that hit hard. Loved this documentary.

[@adarryllwest4988]

This one of the greatest documentaries ever 💯

[@joseahumada2031]

My favorite player of all time with the cleanest swing in all of baseball ⚾️

[@Donbarbz]

Griffey was one of the greatest natural baseball players ever born. So happy I was able to watch him play n appreciate his career. Great player & even better man. God bless the Griffey family.

[@sinceremaverick7081]

Griffey played "clean" & STILL is no more remembered than Bonds, Sosa, or Mcguire. America! 🇱🇷

[@infiniteuniverse9528]

Jr Griffey could do it all. Hit for Power, Steal Bases, Throw, Catch, you name it and do it with a silky smooth ease. The kid was a monster. He and Bonds are the most talented and complete players I've ever seen pick up a mitt.

[@nadiac2268]

This doc deserved more love and eyes than it got. It should’ve been on ESPN not just MLB Network. Also Griffey barely promoted it. How you have documentary and don’t bother to even post about it?

[@mila1012]

Cause he doesn't need to promote himself the people know he was a star

[@nadiac2268]

@@mila1012 so simple minded. Never have a product about to be release and don’t bother to promote. He did the same thing with the re-release of his shoes on Friday. No promotion. That’s ridiculous. It doesn’t matter how great your legacy everybody needs the promotion.m and some kind if attention.

[@nadiac2268]

@@mila1012 also he was a star? He still is. That’s my point.

[@mila1012]

@@nadiac2268 maybe he doesn't know how it is shy or maybe just doesn't care to?

[@nadiac2268]

@@mila1012 he definitely not shy. He doesn’t care to which is baffling.

[@kevind.3124]

My favorite all time player !!! I love this man !!!

[@classactracing]

When I lived in Seattle I purchased a New Era Seattle Mariners hat at the park. I still rock that New Era cap to this day. On occasion I rock it backwards. Always makes me think of the "Kid". Was so fun to watch. Thanks for being unique and providing us with some amazing entertainment.

[@1prettyladyofgrace7]

I remember hearing his name, but I really am not a fan of baseball. This right here was so impressive; I wish I would have followed his career! What a beautiful story; I'm proud of him‼️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@caseywilliamson3569]

was honored to watch his entire career he was really something and as a person still is

[@hectorlopez1069]

The one man that truly deserves that world series championship. Shame he didn't get one ring.

[@sheawhitey5009]

So MANY.

[@coater31]

This shows you the power of a father’s love and direction in life.

[@KHallesy]

I live in Seattle and was able to enjoy most of his career. To this day I still feel he has the best swing in baseball. He was amazing and a joy to watch. I followed his entire career even when he went home to Cincinnati. To me he will always be considered one of the best to ever play the game and the Mariners will always consider him one of their own as does all of Seattle! He is a true legend and always did it drug free!

[@brianenos6072]

This is special and Jr. did it all without the juice as well. How many kids would give anything to have this with their father. I could understand it probably had it's times were it was difficult for both but to look back it has to be a bond like no other. I can remember chasing and trading cards to get all his rookie cards man I wish I still had them. I would say he was probably the most naturally gifted athlete I've ever seen play the game.

[@roland7584]

How do you know he did it all without the juice?

[@HesReallyThatGuy]

clean during an era when NOBODY was clean and still DOMINATED like no other! Can't even imagine what his numbers would have been if he was on the juice like everyone else during his era! This man was one of one. Still get goosebumps till this day watching this mans highlights

[@dmgwraith8417]

I'm so glad I was able to grow up and watch Griffey Jr play. Thee best!

[@jeremyhopwood5822]

I remember working out at a 24 fitness one day when I was a teenager and jogging on a treadmill and thinking " come on Griffey, hit a home run and he did " the guy was magical at the game of baseball!!

[@luismanes3762]

This documentary is awesome. Love the part where both Griffey’s are saying how each’s home run was better than the other.

[@jamesholt4393]

Had he not had injuries later in his career he'd be the home run king no doubt in my mind Jr was the goat

[@jamesstewart8377]

Man is my childhood hero. He made the Seattle Mariners for me.

[@matthewmcdonald6017]

So glad he bought into the Mariner's. Will always be a Griffey Jr fan. My two favorite players of all time are both Jr's. Thank you for everything you did and accomplished thanks for it all, from this O's fan.

[@karend4406]

He is actually an amazing human bieng and was always grateful to be who he is and it showed when he brought ear to ear smiles to millions of kids who idolized him! He was the greatest player to never win a WS and for a good time the greatest baseball player there ever was! ❤❤❤

[@leoray1234]

I was lucky to live in Seattle during his entire career here, and eventually meet him when my firm was designing Safeco Field. I remember he came over to our office on Jackson Street, along with Dan Wilson, Jay Buhner, and I forget who else. I was coming out of the lobby during lunch and saw this group of players walking across the street. I stood with my jaw open and held the door open for them, while Junior smiled his huge smile at me, and said 'hi'! Coolest memory ever.

[@ganglyman22]

I love hearing Dave Niehaus. Brings me back. We were so blessed to have him as Mariners announcer for 34 seasons.

[@JDilla2285]

I agree. I hope KZbin would leave it up. You can't find it anywhere else but the sling app. My favorite baseball player and athlete of all time

[@cappy2282]

Griffey was everyones favorite player when I was a kid. We loved two athletes unconditionally Jordan and Griffey. (Very smart kids back then lol) P.s His dad was amazing player, as well...but Yankees are my team 😂

[@lukeschultz6886]

11:01 man that catch was truly amazing. The range he covered, the speed to get there, and the height and timing on that jump. Not many to ever play baseball would make that catch

[@bigblue2723]

As a kid growing up Griffey was my favorite player eventhough I was a Yankees fan. I remember I drew a picture of him and gave it to my dad and till this day my father still has that drawing.

[@eric13zombie]

This documentary and facing Nolan are my favorite documentaries. Best baseball documentaries ever