The INSANE Prime of Ken Griffey Jr.

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Ken Griffey Jr., AKA “the Kid,” is one of the all time greats. Arguably the sweetest swing this game has ever seen, he made hitting the ball out of the stadium look effortless. But Griffey Jr. didn’t just hit, he was a true 5 tool player. His speed was most apparent when in center field, where he showcased incredible range in route to winning 10 gold gloves only 2 behind The Say Hey Kid, Willie Mays. Griffey Jr. was a titan of the Home Run Derby festivities, winning a record 3 derby crowns, and did something that has never been done before or since. But more importantly, The Kid was an electrifying player that rose to the top with his charisma and all time great talent.

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Players relevant to the video: Willie Mays, Stan Musial, Ken Griffey Sr., Barry Larkin, Dave Stewart, Gregg Olson, Tom Gordon, Jay Buhner, Jesse Barfield, Tom Glavine, Greg Maddux, Bob Tewksbury, Juan Gonzalez, Barry Bonds, Tony Gwynn, Roger Maris, Babe Ruth, Sammy Sosa, Mark McGwire, Randy Johnson, Graig Nettles, Alex Rodriguez, Jimmie Foxx, Jackie Robinson, Hank Aaron, John Smoltz, Alex Fernandez, John Olerud, Edgar Martinez, Dan Wilson

0:00 Intro
0:53 Biography
4:17 Griffey’s 1990s Reign Begins
7:01 Warehouse and WAR
9:39 The Fresh Prince of Bel-ariners
11:21 Raking and Breaking Records
13:32 Funny story/Peak Griffey
15:34 Junior/McGwire/Sosa saga
17:15 Griffey’s Going Where?
19:06 Father’s Day/WBC
20:18 Jackie Robinson Day/Junior Trade
22:10 Junior’s Final Fanfare
23:09 The Boys and Girls Clubs of America
23:43 Conclusion

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Outro: "Catching Flights" by Sarah, The Illstrumentalist

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The sweetest swing to ever grace a baseball diamond!

BarnabyBaltimoron
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Griffey's swing is to baseball what MJ's free throw line dunk is to basketball, iconic perfection.

seanzibonanzi
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Still my favorite player ever. Probably common for 90’s kids like me.

pathutchison
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Griffey Jr. made baseball cool again. After he made it big, everyone wore their baseball hats backwards. Probably the most pure swing on a batter you will ever see. It's fast, it's powerful, and it looks completely effortless.

johnsanko
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The talent Seattle had back then was unreal. Can’t believe they didn’t win one.

ivermectin
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Ken Griffey will always be one of my favorite players ❤

RedSoxNationProdz
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If he stays healthy you gotta imagine he has 700 HRs by the end of his career. What an amazing player and even though I never was able to watch him I love the guy to death for what he did for the Mariners.

ryanstaiger
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Griff is my all-time favorite player! Weirdly enough, I think his impact on the game and his run of dominance both on offense and defense in the 90's are severely underrated. Especially considering he's the only guy during peak "steroid era" that was never even suspected of cheating the game. Overall, he truly is a credit to baseball and humanity as a whole.

NickPR
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The most beautiful swing on MLB history.. 💪🏾

gamestis
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Griffey Sr. got to experience something that no father has ever been lucky enough to do.

What a story.

harborwolf
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This video reminded me to call my dad. Wholesome stuff, Cam!

Hatbilly
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Every time I see a new Griffey video it makes me understand how great he was. A stellar career and stayed clean the entire time. A good ambassador for the game and so likable towards the fans.

I wish MLB would have him around the game more as well as others like him if they were willing. Show this generation how great the game was and still is.

TheOtherMJ_
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As a lifelong Cub fan, Gruffey Junior was the only baseball player that tempted me to be a Mariner fan in the 1990s and early 2000s. His swing was the sweetest. And I could watch his defense highlights all day. And his bombs in the Home Run Derby was insane. Hitting the Warehouse at Camdem Yards in Baltimore is insane! And his father Griffey Sr was amazing too. In 8th grade, my classmates and teacher tool us on a field trip to a Cubs game vs Reds in Griffeys first year for the Reds. He and Sammy Sosa homered that day so I got to see my two favorite baseball players hit homeruns. The Reds won that day but I was happy just being at Wrigley Field and watching Junior and Sosa!!!!

travelispassionromania
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I get goosebumps watching this!! It's my childhood...I watched Ken very closely and rooted for him!!! The best swing I have ever seen

chrisvigo
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There will will never be another Jr!! He was so smooth as a player, from his swing to his fielding. And how about that swing! Unlike anything in baseball history!! So effortless and yet exact! One sweet stroke and the ball would fly, fly away! Thank you Dave Niehaus for the play call! The memories...I miss them. Thank you Jr for not only the player that you were but for the man that you are! You're the best, thank you!!

samf.
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I, like many idolized and loved Griffey Jr while growing up in the 90s. I’m sure he inspired many in America to play and love baseball.

electguitarz
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I’m a lifelong Yankee fan but Junior will forever be my favorite player of all time

joshm.
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Dope...I was 10 in 96. This was my Era. Loved it.

princepaul
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The HR Derby at Camden Yards is still the greatest memory for me. I was on Eutaw Street when Jr hit the warehouse, the ball flew over my head and it was madness. A poor beer vendor who was trying to get home run balls all afternoon was the one to grab it. Then a few hours later, ran into Bill Murray as he was leaving the ballpark and he talked to me and my uncle for 15 mins like they were old friends meanwhile I got an autograph and yelled I loved you in ghostbusters. Great times

bryanvondoom
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Greatest swing in history. If not for injuries, he'd be atop the career HR list.

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