Ken Griffey Jr.
Baseball player and Hall of Famer
Born
November 21st, 1969
55 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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One of the premier baseball players of the 1990s, achieved success as a center fielder. Spent the majority of his career with the Seattle Mariners, later playing for the Cincinnati Reds. Garnered fame for an exceptional swing and defensive prowess. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2016 with a record 99.3% of the votes, which marked one of the highest percentages in history.
Won the American League MVP Award in 1997
Hit 630 career home runs
Selected as 13-time All-Star
Won 10 Gold Glove Awards
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