When I was 18 years old I got stationed in the state of Washington. Although the weather took a while to get used to I soon learned of many things to love about the North West. But, nothing compared to the experience of watching Ken Griffey Jr.
I've only witnessed a few players in sports that take your breath away. They make you forget for a moment anything else that is going on. You just become lost in their greatness. Not only was Griffey great but he made it look fun and easy. I could watch him play all day long!
As with much of life things don't usually end on a high note. Griffey's career was no different. Notorious for not stretching when he was young his body started breaking down. I kept watching though because from the early days You never knew what Griffey would do next. Although he did reach over 600 home runs and made it to the Hall of Fame I still believe he could have even done more. That's how great Ken Griffey Jr. Was.
In my opinion Ken Griffey Jr. Had the sweetest swing I have ever seen in baseball. His enthusiasm and flair made him not only likable but magical. It's not every day you witness someone enjoy the moment while looking good doing it. Griffey was that guy!
As I watch his Hall of Fame induction ceremony I finally understand Griffey. He's that guy that is great but still sees himself as a normal guy. He's almost insecure being the focus of everyone's attention. It totally explains his smile and his at ease personality. It was him trying to get the focus off of his uncomfortableness in the spotlight. How I love me some Ken Griffey Jr.! The sweetest swing I've ever seen.
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