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- Ken Griffey Jr. made his MLB debut with the Seattle Mariners on April 3, 1989, at the age of 19.
- He played for the Mariners from 1989 to 1999, establishing himself as one of the most electrifying players in the league. During this time, he won the American League MVP in 1997.
- In 2000, he was traded to the Cincinnati Reds, where he continued to excel.
- Griffey played for several teams during his career, including the Chicago White Sox and the Atlanta Braves.
1. Hall of Fame Induction: Ken Griffey Jr. was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2016, receiving a record 99.3% of the vote, the highest percentage at the time.
2. 13-time All-Star: Griffey was selected to the MLB All-Star Game 13 times during his career.
3. 10 Gold Glove Awards: He won the Gold Glove Award 10 times, showcasing his exceptional skills as an outfielder.
4. 7 Silver Slugger Awards: Griffey received the Silver Slugger Award for his offensive prowess as an outfielder seven times.
5. 1997 American League MVP: Griffey won the American League Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in 1997, hitting 56 home runs and driving in 147 runs for the Seattle Mariners.
6. Back-to-Back Home Run Derby Champion: Griffey won the Home Run Derby in 1994 and 1998, displaying his power and ability to hit long home runs.
7. 600 Home Run Club: He is a member of the exclusive 600-home run club, finishing his career with 630 home runs, which ranks seventh on the all-time home run list.
8. Four-time American League Home Run Leader: Griffey led the American League in home runs four times during his career.
9. Three-time American League Runs Batted In (RBI) Leader: He led the AL in RBIs three times.
10. Seattle Mariners Career: Griffey spent the majority of his career with the Seattle Mariners, becoming one of the franchise's all-time great players. He was known for his iconic backward cap and his contributions to the team.
11. Cincinnati Reds: Griffey also played for the Cincinnati Reds, where he continued to excel as a player.
12. Father-Son Duo: Ken Griffey Jr. and his father, Ken Griffey Sr., made history as one of the only father-son duos to play in the MLB at the same time.
Griffey's combination of power, speed, and defensive ability made him one of the most exciting and beloved players in the history of baseball. His career was marked by numerous highlights, and he left a lasting legacy in the sport.
Offered is an original photo that measures 4” x 6” in size circa 1990 of Ken Griffey Jr. and Ken Griffey Sr. (wearing home whites) in the Major Leagues taken by photographer, Mel Bailey on Kodak paper. Handwritten caption on the back reads, “Griffey’s HR’s August 1990.”
The photographic paper that this was printed on was produced from 1995-97 (Olympic markings). As of this listing, PSA will not grade modern era photos as a TYPE without any dated markings; however, we can assure you that this was developed during this 95-97 period. If this were graded, it would be classified as a TYPE 2, due to the photographic paper. Great shot!
Item: 13312
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