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On this day in 2000, the Cincinnati Reds traded for Ken Griffey Jr.
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In retrospect, how much of a mistake was Ken Griffey, Jr.'s contract with the Cincinnati Reds? - Quora
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Ken Griffey Jr. – Society for American Baseball Research
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Ken Griffey Jr. Cincinnati Reds & Derek Jeter New York Yankees Autographed 2005 Upper Deck Hawaii Trade Conference Dual Auto #SHP-1 #5/10 BGS Authenticated 9.5/10 Card - 9.5,9,9.5,9.5 Subgrades
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Ken Griffey Jr. decides to return to Mariners - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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