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 Image
The last time I put on this uniform (Cincinnati), I think I was eight, for a father-son game. — Ken Griffey, Jr Copy Share Image
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 Image
As long as I have fun playing, the stats will take care of themselves. — Ken Griffey, Jr Copy Share Image
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 those three separated, you're going to be a good player. I mean, you can't take your defense on the bases, you can't take your hitting to the field, and you can't take your baserunning at the… — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
My name is not 'The Best Player in Baseball.' My name is George Kenneth Griffey, Jr. — Ken Griffey, Jr Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
