Ken Griffey Jr. has retired just now, mid season!

[donrusscrusademan]

thanks for all the memories Griffey!!!

he did the good thing stepping down. a lot of players have had a hard time letting go, but he retired at the right time... just last year he had flashes of past brilliancy's, but he had nothing in the tank this year.

 

[dano7]

Griffey was one of the few players who lived up to all of the hype and one I always rooted for, even though never a Yankee. He was great offensively and defensively.
Though already old, I feel even older now with his retirement. He got Upper Deck off to a great start. Its fitting his end comes slightly after the end of Upper Deck in baseball. I think he had the better career.
DANNY

 

[henderson939]

One of the best ever. Too bad about the injuries, could have been the greatest of all time.

 

[Zithy]

Arg . . .

I'm going to be in Seattle next week and was going to try for Friday's game

 

[mgsherm]

Thank-you Mr. Griffey, it has been truly a pleasure to watch you over the years.

 

[RogerMarisCollector61]

This is so sad I love Griffey nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!

 

[thenumberonemetfan]

Wish I could have seen him play in his prime but atleast that beautiful hr swing never changed

my only Griffey autograph

 

[17ROCKIES12]

630 will be the number to remember.

 

[championMan]

I think MLB can do him a favor by selecting him to play in this year all star game as a special guest.

 

[donrusscrusademan]

I think MLB can do him a favor by selecting him to play in this year all star game as a special guest.

maybe he can be the lead announcer instead of those crappy ones they get.

 

[gregbara]

Sad to see him go, one of my favorite players, met him at a card show back in 1989, real nice guy.

Great swing and a true Hall of Famer, you will be missed !

 

[magicpapa]

 

[Cobra29svt]

Man I feel so old.

 

[JoshHamilton]

Class act all the way

 

[aaron41984]

Junior was more than a talent on the field. He was the role model so many athletes try not to be. He was the guy that did his thing, let his play do the talking, and maintained the character of a true icon. He will be missed in a time when athletes make bigger headlines due to their lack of responsibility off the field.

 

[George_Calfas]

Great Career!

 

[MOFNY]

My favorite player for many years. Pretty much the reason I love baseball today. Thanks for all the terrific years! I want to be at Cooperstown in 5 years.

 

[George_Calfas]

My favorite player for many years. Pretty much the reason I love baseball today. Thanks for all the terrific years! I want to be at Cooperstown in 5 years.

What will be his vote percentage?

 

[bballcardkid]

This does make me feel old.

14 minutes away before I part ways with this

 

[rsmath]

Kid,

Congrats on the retirement! About time, Dude! I was hitting better than you.

Sincerely,

Mario Mendoza

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Can't believe Griff didn't hang around and tell the M's he'd announce his retirement right after he homers again. What a way to end a career - grounded into a fielder's choice out and was lifted for a pinch-runner on Memorial Day. Far from Griff in his prime.