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Cincinnati Reds history: Ken Griffey Jr.'s first Opening Day in 2000
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Junior's achievements: 24 of Ken Griffey Jr.'s most remarkable feats - ESPN
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Mavin 2005 TOPPS OPENING DAY COMPLETE SET #1 TO #165, KEN GRIFFEY JR., & DEREK JETER
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Ken Griffey Jr. Reds trade in 2000 look back
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On this day in 2000, the Cincinnati Reds traded for Ken Griffey Jr.
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Ken Griffey Jr REDS 2 Card Collector Plaque #2 w/8x10 Photo at 's Sports Collectibles Store
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Griffey traded to White Sox
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The day an unknown David Ortiz beat Ken Griffey Jr. and A-Rod in a surprise home run derby – KIRO 7 News Seattle
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