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Ken Griffey Jr.: Hall of Fame moments - ESPN - Stats & Info- ESPN
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MLB legend Ken Griffey Jr among highest-paid Reds players in 2023
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24 for No. 24: Ken Griffey Jr.'s most memorable moments
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Griffey Jr.'s father recalls son's love of game, celebrates his election to Hall of Fame, New Today
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The Spider-Man catch. The slide. Father-son history -- 15 moments that made Ken Griffey Jr. an MLB icon - ESPN
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Ken Griffey Jr. hits his 600th home run - This Day In Baseball
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The Spider-Man catch. The slide. Father-son history -- 15 moments that made Ken Griffey Jr. an MLB icon - ESPN
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Home run - Wikipedia
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Pick-Six: Ken Griffey Jr.'s top career moments – The Swing of Things
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Pick-Six: Ken Griffey Jr.'s top career moments – The Swing of Things
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5 greatest moments of Ken Griffey Jr.'s career
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Timeline: 23 years of Ken Griffey Jr.