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Ken Griffey Jr.: Hall of Fame awaits for guarded MLB superstar
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Ken Griffey Jr. documentary 'Junior' debuts Sunday on MLB Network
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LAA@SEA: Griffey Jr. discusses his number retirement
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Ken Griffey Jr. is sixth-highest paid player on Cincinnati Reds
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Comparing the Juan Soto trade to other recent MLB blockbuster
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