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Ken Griffey Jr. representing USA in the 2006 WBC : r/baseball
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Ken Griffey, Jr. nearing abrupt end to his baseball career
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Ken Griffey Jr. is born to be a big leaguer like father - Sports Illustrated Vault
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The Mariners will retire Ken Griffey, Jr.'s number in August - NBC Sports
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MLB Draft 2011: Ken Griffey Jr. and the Best No. 1 Picks of All Time by Position, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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August 31, 1990: Ken Griffey Jr. and Sr. get back-to-back hits in father-son debut with Mariners – Society for American Baseball Research
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Ken Griffey Jr. on Sports Illustrated cover as he prepares for Hall of Fame induction
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April 10, 2000: Ken Griffey Jr. becomes youngest player to hit 400 home runs – Society for American Baseball Research
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Mariners to retire Ken Griffey Jr. number