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This Day in MLB History: February 9 - Battery Power
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Solving the mystery within Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Major League
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Turn Back The Clock -Ken Griffey Jr. Card 71 - Print Run: 1343
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August's This Day in History Slideshow
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MLB stars recalls Ken Griffey Jr.'s influence
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Griffey returns to Seattle in Reds 16-1 win: 06/22/07 Mariners vs
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Griffey back with a swing in his step
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How Ken Griffey Jr.'s Breakout 1989 Spring Training Provided a
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Griffey traded from Reds to the White Sox - The San Diego Union
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