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	Ken Griffey, Jr. - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Griffey could hit with high average, batting over.300 for seven of the ten years of the 1990s, and hit with power as well, by hitting 422 home runs during the decade.
		Griffey often made over the shoulder catches, the kind that Willie Mays immortalized during the 1954 World Series, with a play simply known as the Catch.
		Griffey was starting in right field for the first time in his 16-year Major League career when he raced toward the gap to try to cut off a ball before it got to the wall.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ken_Griffey,_Jr. (1446 words)

	MSN Encarta - Ken Griffey Jr.
		Griffey was born George Kenneth Griffey, Jr., in Donora, Pennsylvania.
		Griffey, Jr., was selected out of high school by the Seattle Mariners of the American League (AL) as the team's first-round pick in the 1987 free-agent draft.
		Before the 2000 season, Griffey, who was scheduled to become a free agent at the end of the year, made it clear that he did not want to re-sign with the Mariners.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761579513/Griffey_Ken_Jr.html (396 words)

	Ken Griffey, Sr. - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		He is the father of Ken Griffey, Jr.
		Griffey was introduced to Major League Baseball on August 25, 1973.
		When his son joined the Mariners in 1989 the Griffeys made history as the first father and son to play major league baseball simultaneously, and when he joined his son there in 1990 they became the first father-and-son teammates.
	www.lexington-fayette.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Ken_Griffey (169 words)

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		Griffey, as a member of baseball's All-Century Team at 30, agreed to a nine year, $116.5 million dollar contract, with a $4 million buyout in a 10th-year option.
		Griffey, who was eligible for free agency at the end of the season, reiterated that the desire to be traded was never about the money.
		Griffey's father Ken Griffey Sr., a coach for the Reds, and possibly, the future manager when Jack McKeon retires, spent nine seasons with the Reds in the 1970s and early '80s, as a member of two world series Championships.
	www.angelfire.com /al2/kenjr/trade.html (282 words)

	ESPN.com - Junior keeps Griffey Sr. in Cincinnati (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Griffey, 51, resigned angrily as first base coach Friday because of how he was being treated.
		Griffey returned a day later, saying he felt he had been made a scapegoat for the team's offensive struggles.
		Griffey was briefly hospitalized for chest pains during the 2000 season.
	sports.espn.go.com /espn/print?id=1340065&type=news (510 words)

	Ken Griffey Jr. \| The BASEBALL Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Griffey smashed five homers in the 1995 ALDS against the Yankees, with seven RBI and a.391 average.
		Griffey would hit 40 homers and drive in 118 runs in his first season in the Queen City, but it was a disappointment, as he struggled early and had to rally to pull his batting average to.271.
		Griffey's career totals through 2001 in the months of September and October show a.275 average and a.515 slugging mark, his lowest in any time of the regular season.
	www.thebaseballpage.com /past/pp/griffeyken_jr (882 words)

	Ken Griffey Jr. Fun Facts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Ken recieved the 1994 Celebrity Recognition Award from the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the A. Bartlett Giamatti Award from the Baseball Assistance Team in recognition of his "caring for fellow citizens." He also was the 1996 Mariners' Roberto Clemente Award winner for outstanding community service.
		Ken Sr., was drafted out of high school in the 29th round of the 1969 draft.
		With Ken, Sr., still playing for the Cincinnati Reds, it was the first time father and son were in the major leagues at the same time.
	www.allstarz.org /kengriffeyjr/fun.htm (1261 words)

	Ken Griffey, Jr. \| BaseballLibrary.com
		Ken Griffey Jr October 8, 1995: Edgar Martinez’s 2-run double in the bottom half of the 11th innings gives the Mariners a dramatic 6-5 win, and a 3-games-to-2 victory over the Yankees in the Division Series.
		Griffey now has the seventh-highest homer total in ML history, trailing only Roger Maris (61 in 1961), Ruth (60 in 1927), Babe Ruth (59 in 1921), Foxx (58 in 1932), Hank Greenberg (58 in 1938) and Hack Wilson (56 in 1930).
		Ken Griffey Jr The Orioles acquired the senior Raines yesterday from the Expos.
	www.baseballlibrary.com /baseballlibrary/ballplayers/G/Griffey_Ken_Jr.stm (5328 words)

	Fame takes heavy toll on Griffey
		Griffey struck three home runs over the weekend -- a space shot into the upper deck Saturday, and two tracer bullets Sunday -- but earlier this month he had gone 54 at-bats between homers.
		Friday, Piniella put Griffey in the lineup as a designated hitter, sparing him the responsibilities of center field, and distancing him from the vulgar chants of the fans in the bleachers.
		Griffey's contract with the Mariners has two more years to run, and the team is expected to try to lock him up long-term as it moves into a new stadium next season.
	www.enquirer.com /columns/sullivan/1998/08/083198ts.html (914 words)

	USATODAY.com - Griffey emerges as a force again (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Griffey is no longer the smiling, backward-hat-wearing guy who was the most popular baseball player on the planet in 1990s.
		Griffey says all you need to know about his image is this: He plays hard on the field, and he's never been in any trouble off it.
		And those who know Griffey best — friends, family, teammates, Reds support personnel — say Griffey is a genuinely nice guy, a good teammate and a fine family man. The rap on Griffey as largely aloof and unapproachable rings hollow in the Reds' clubhouse.
	www.usatoday.com /sports/baseball/nl/reds/2004-06-20-griffey-image_x.htm (901 words)

	Boston.com / Sports / Baseball / Ken Griffey Jr. starts comeback with Reds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Actually, Griffey's last hit was on Aug. 4 and his final game of 2004 was two days later.
		Griffey is to be the designated hitter for two days, take a day off, then appear again as the designated hitter in two more games, followed by an off day and an evaluation.
		Griffey said he's ready to play in the outfield, but the Reds want to bring him along slowly.
	www.boston.com /sports/baseball/articles/2005/03/10/ken_griffey_jr_starts_comeback_with_reds (567 words)

	JS Online: Griffey Sr., Brewers to talk about manager's job this week (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Griffey, 49, has been a coach at the major- and minor-league levels since 1995.
		Griffey already has interviewed for the manager's job in Colorado and also is expected to talk to Chicago Cubs officials about their opening.
		Some observers believe the Rockies and Cubs may see hiring Griffey as a way to entice his son, Seattle superstar Ken Griffey Jr., to come to their team as a free agent after next season.
	www.jsonline.com /sports/brew/oct99/brewers13101299.asp?format=print (252 words)

	Griffey, Ken, Jr. -- Britannica Student Encyclopedia
		Seattle Mariner center fielder Ken Griffey, Jr., was a top baseball player of the 1990s.
		In 1990 and 1991 “Junior” and his father, all-star Ken Griffey, Sr., made baseball history when they played together on the same major league team, the Mariners.
		George Kenneth Griffey, Jr., was born in Donora, Pa., on Nov. 21, 1969.
	www.britannica.com /ebi/article-9311525?tocId=9311525 (770 words)

	Garyz Sports - Evr' body in da club get tipsy -
		Griffey and his dad shared an embrace before the newest member of baseball's 500 Home Run Club called his son, Trey, and daughter, Taryn, over for a hug.
		Griffey, fully healthy for the first time since 2000, is now tied with teammate Adam Dunn and Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols for second place in the Major Leagues with 19 home runs.
		Griffey entered the season with 481 career home runs, but got off to a less than ideal start.
	www.freewebs.com /firefox15/mlb.htm (917 words)

	Ken Griffey, Jr. News, Photos, Video, Bio, Wallpapers, Fan Sites
		in Donora, Pennsylvania on November 21, 1969 Griffey was raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, where his father, Ken Griffey, Sr.
		The younger Griffey followed his father into the major leagues and later was awarded a Gold Glove for defensive excellence in 10 consecutive seasons, from 1990 to 1999 playing center field.
		Griffey, Jr.'s career began in 1989 when he signed with the Seattle Mariners.
	www.chiff.com /recreation/sports/sports-stars/ken-griffey.htm (234 words)

	Business Wire: Ken Griffey Sr. to Appear On Shop At Home Network
		Griffey, a three time All-Star with the Cincinnati Reds, will appear with sports collectibles show host Don West to promote sports memorabilia commemorating the achievements of his son, 10 time Major League Baseball All-Star Ken Griffey Jr.
		Ken Griffey Sr., who made history in 1990 when he and Ken Griffey Jr.
		Griffey memorabilia and Ken Griffey Sr.'s on-air appearance have been made available to the Network by Upper Deck Authenticated, a producer and distributor of fine autographed sports memorabilia.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2000_June_6/ai_62512778 (537 words)

	CNNSI.com - Baseball - Ken Griffey Sr. returns to scout for Reds - Saturday February 23, 2002 07:21 PM
		Both management and his son, Ken Griffey Jr.
		Griffey was hired as a special consultant and has been assigned to Florida's east coast to scout the Marlins, St.
		His son returned to Cincinnati, his hometown, in February 2000, in part because Griffey was coaching there.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /baseball/news/2002/02/23/reds_griffeysr_ap (325 words)

	Ken Griffey Jr. Starts Comeback With Reds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		The son of major league standout Ken Griffey Sr., Griffey said he never considered taking steroids or other drugs to make him stronger — or more durable.
		Griffey went on the DL twice again in 2003 for a dislocated right shoulder and torn ankle tendon.
		After Griffey left the game, the Reds beat the Tigers in the ninth when Detroit shortstop Gookie Dawkins booted a grounder, allowing two runs to score.
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/n/a/2005/03/10/sports/s142036S54.DTL&type=printable (834 words)

	HOME IMPROVEMENT : Sports-Related Additions : Kids' Room with Baseball Theme: Wall Treatments : DIY Network
		The senior Ken Griffey is now retired and has eight grandchildren.
		Given that Ken may be accommodating as many as eight sleepover visitors, the fundamental challenge was to create as much sleeping space as possible.
		Ken painted the ceiling and upper portion of the walls in a light blue.
	www.diynet.com /diy/hi_sports_additions/article/0,2037,DIY_13931_2278342,00.html (729 words)

	Griffey's visit: Wishing upon a star
		Griffey is a hometown kid, after all, the pride of Moeller High School, and his father is a local fixture and a potential heir to the Reds' 68-year-old manager, Jack McKeon.
		Should Seattle management despair of signing Griffey to an extension, the Mariners might be inclined to cut their losses (through a trade) as early as this winter.
		Other than Mark McGwire, Griffey may be the only guy in the game who can justify an eight-figure annual salary on the basis of the additional revenues he generates.
	www.enquirer.com /columns/sullivan/1999/05/05/ts_griffeys_visit.html (654 words)

	Griffey Sr. revels in state Hall induction - PittsburghLIVE.com
		Thirty-one years later, Griffey was cited with 13 others including the late Arnold Galiffa, also of Donora, in front of possibly the largest crowd at over 600 in the event's history.
		Griffey introduced some of the people who were instrumental in his career including Joe Perrotta, Jim Brice, Rudy Andabaker and Elmer Gray.
		Griffey also spoke about his superstar son, Ken Griffey Jr., who's in the exclusive 500 home run club.
	www.pittsburghlive.com /x/tribune-review/trib/newssummary/s_270530.html (430 words)

	Ken Griffey, Sr. \| BaseballLibrary.com
		An unsung star of the 1975-81 Reds, Ken Griffey hit.307 in nine years in his first stint with Cincinnati and challenged for the NL batting title in 1976 and 1977.
		Hailing from Donora, Pennsylvania, like Stan Musial, the lefthanded Griffey's career slumped after he moved to the Yankees in a 1981 transaction.
		Rejoining the Reds in 1989, he and his son, Ken Jr., made history as the first father and son to play in the major leagues at the same time.
	www.baseballlibrary.com /baseballlibrary/ballplayers/S/Sr_Ken_Griffey.stm (124 words)

	Griffey Hits 500th Home Run (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Griffey, the first to reach 500 in a Cincinnati uniform, got a warm ovation from a sellout crowd of 45,620 on Lou Brock bobblehead day.
		Griffey was the fastest to 350, 400 and 450 before being slowed by injuries the last three seasons.
		Griffey hit a pair of high fly balls in his first two at-bats.
	www.marion.net /news/publish/printer_811.shtml (818 words)

	Cincinnati Reds, Ken Jr. Griffey, Major League Baseball - CBS SportsLine.com
		Griffey, who homered Sunday at Cleveland, is hitting.258 with 18 home runs and 49 RBI.
		Griffey sat in the middle of the clubhouse, smiling as he played cards with a few teammates.
		Griffey said he left about 22 tickets in Philadelphia.
	www.sportsline.com /mlb/story/7421337 (405 words)

	CNN/SI - MLB Baseball - Griffey Sr. defends Reds' stance on Junior deal - Friday December 17, 1999 02:40 PM
		Posted: Friday December 17, 1999 02:40 PM According to Ken Griffey Sr., his son never asked the Mariners for a trade.
		Griffey Sr., a former Reds player who hopes to become a manager, said he supports Cincinnati general manager Jim Bowden's decision to back out of efforts to trade for Ken Griffey Jr.
		The elder Griffey noted that his son never asked to be traded.
	cnnsi.com /baseball/mlb/news/1999/12/17/reds_griffeysr_ap (532 words)

	AskMen.com - Ken Griffey Jr. pictures
		Besides winning a championship for his team, Griffey is likely to set several individual records for himself, including the most prestigious in all of baseball; the all-time homerun crown.
		With the exception of the Seattle fans that felt betrayed, Griffey has been the fans' favorite player for years, regularly finishing with highest ballot total for the All-Star game and garnering the most advertisement jobs from companies looking to cash in on Griffey's love of the game.
		Griffey's bat and fist, and anyone who has seen his swing knows better than to test him.
	www.askmen.com /men/may00/25b_ken_griffey_jr.html (549 words)

	GRIFFEY: THE NEXT GENERATION Poster - Ken Griffey Jr. and Ken Griffey Sr. - Costacos Brothers 1989 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		It's hard to believe that it was over a decade ago that Ken Griffey Jr.
		Griffey has lived up to the fanfare, and more - he is now considered one of the best center fielders to ever play the game.
		Check out the rest of the posters in the Ken Griffey Jr.
	www.puresportsart.com /warehouse/griffey89.htm (175 words)

	AskMen.com - Ken Griffey Jr.
		He was born November 21, 1969, in Donora, PA. He is the son of Ken Griffey Sr., who played for the Reds, Braves and Yankees.
		A 1987 graduate of Moeller High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, Griffey was the baseball player of the year twice during his 4 year high school baseball career and played football for 3 years.
		At 19, Griffey was the youngest player in the major leagues.
	www.askmen.com /men/may00/25_ken_griffey_jr.html (343 words)

	AskMen.com - Ken Griffey Jr. pics
		Griffey grew up surrounded by many baseball major leaguers.
		Named MVP in 1990, Griffey is known to be active in helping different causes.
		Griffey is also one of the partners of the All-Star Cafe restaurant chain with Joe Montana, Shaquille O'Neal, Wayne Gretzky, Tiger Woods, Monica Seles, and Andre Agassi.
	www.askmen.com /men/may00/25c_ken_griffey_jr.html (630 words)

	Griffey's interesting facts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Griffey has his own chocolate bar but, is allergic to chocolate.
		When Hank Arron was Griffey's age he had 100 less homeruns.
		Ken Griffey Jr's full name is Goerge Kenneth Griffey Jr.
	www.geocities.com /Colosseum/Bleachers/8435/facts.html (51 words)

	SIKIDS • What If • Ken Griffey (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Griffey, meanwhile, was already lounging at the club’s pool, drinking lemonade and sharing a laugh with Willie, Mickey, and the Babe.
		In 1999, it was Griffey, not Bonds, who won a spot on major league baseball’s All-Century Team.
		There was no reason to think anything would change when Griffey was traded from the Seattle Mariners to his hometown Cincinnati Reds before the 2000 season.
	www.sikids.com /news/features/whatif_griffey.html (693 words)

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