I remember when I was a kid being called names, including the 'n' word. The first time that happened, it really bothered me. But most of the people I dealt with were all white. Most of my close friends were… — Ken Griffey, Jr Copy Share Image
When (the Reds) won, we loved it because we ran into the locker room and touched all the bats and gloves and got some… — Ken Griffey, Jr Copy Share
The last time I put on this uniform (Cincinnati), I think I was eight, for a father-son game. — Ken Griffey, Jr Copy Share
My dad (Ken Griffey) would have bopped me on the head when I was a kid if I came home bragging about what I… — Ken Griffey, Jr Copy Share
Well, my dad (Ken Griffey) taught me that there's three parts. There's hitting, there's defense, and there's baserunning. And as long as you keep… — Ken Griffey, Jr Copy Share
I knew unless I got stopped I was going to go all the way. I don't know if I can run any faster. I… — Ken Griffey, Jr Copy Share
Talk to people. Go another way. Don't kill yourself. It ain't worth it and I'm a great example. No matter how bad it seems… — Ken Griffey, Jr Copy Share
If I'm compared to Babe Ruth or Willie Mays, that's great. But I'm just going to go out there and be myself. — Ken Griffey, Jr Copy Share
My name is not 'The Best Player in Baseball.' My name is George Kenneth Griffey, Jr. — Ken Griffey, Jr Copy Share
The other guys, all they have to do is use their big butts and big python arms to hit homers. Me, I'm the little… — Ken Griffey, Jr Copy Share
I remember when I was a kid being called names, including the 'n' word. The first time that happened, it really bothered me. But… — Ken Griffey, Jr Copy Share
This is something I dreamed about as a little kid, being back in my hometown (Cincinnati) where I watched so many great players. — Ken Griffey, Jr Copy Share
I think social media has allowed the players to be able to say things that maybe didn't come out right the first time and… — Ken Griffey, Jr Copy Share
