Ken Griffey Jr suddenly retired on June 2, 2010, which was announced shortly before a game between the Mariners and also the Minnesota Twins. Griffey caught just about every person off guard with the announcement. The decision seems to are on his mind for some time, and he would rather call it a day early than remain on the team for the sake of nostalgia. Griffey's achievements are substantial to say the least. As the fifth all time home run hitter, he is in rarefied air as a player.
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A career for the history books is closed as Ken Griffey Jr retires
For sports people of the Pacific Northwest, there are few who loom as large as Ken Griffey Jr. The Mariners and Ken Griffey Jr are about as inseparable within the minds of fans as Babe Ruth and the New York Yankees are. He debuted professionally in 1989 and along with his father, Ken Griffey Sr, were the only father and son to play for the very same team at the very same time. He proved worth the investment of cash loan, as he was a prolific player on both sides of the ball. He won the Golden Glove from the American League 10 times and hit nearly 400 home runs in his original stint with Seattle.
The Kid departs from the Emerald City
In 1999, Griffey wanted to move closer to his family, which has long been his greatest priority. The Cincinnati Reds traded for him, and ironically, it was the Reds who his father played for and won two World Series with. His time in Cincinnati, when having moments of his trademark productivity, was plagued with injuries. Half way through the 2008 season, Griffey was traded to the White Sox. He became a free agent at the end of that year, and massive amounts of rumor started about his potential return to Seattle.
The return of the prodigal son
Returning in 2009, he hit 19 home runs within the 2009 season. By May of 2010, he had seen little time at the plate and no home runs. He had been listed as a reserve for a game against the Minnesota Twins, as outlined by the Seattle Times. A quick pre-game press conference was called at Safeco Field, and that was it. He said all along his retirement would happen in the blink of an eye and he had personally vowed "never allow myself to become a distraction." Griffey knew it was time to call the game.
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