So many memories ~ Congratulations, Junior!
Junior’s speech was heartfelt, extremely emotional and full of obvious love for Seattle – even included a plug for ‘Gar for HoF 🙂 I will admit a tinge of surprise disappointment that he didn’t mention Lou Piniella or Dave Niehaus (iconic Mariners, in my mind).
All in all, it was a very special day for Jr and for the Mariners and their fans ❤
Here’s a little collection of tweets to help the stories live forever in our memories . . .
Watch:The Kid goes to Cooperstown – @MikeKOMOsports looks back Ken Griffey Jr.'s legacy – https://t.co/U8B1fP4LxY pic.twitter.com/oEywHoQdmz
— KOMO News (@komonews) July 23, 2016
On Sunday, Junior and Dave will be together again in Cooperstown.@StoneLarry: https://t.co/ktzT9ecfXE pic.twitter.com/jUPqwDcbhj
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) July 23, 2016
Griffey's HOF induction 'completes the circle' for Mariners radio voice Rick Rizzs. https://t.co/kiE0P9JEOx pic.twitter.com/DJ6urvungv
— Greg Johns (@GregJohnsMLB) July 23, 2016
The Kids in the Hall. #JrHOF #HOFWKND pic.twitter.com/fwvXzLEUKb
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) July 23, 2016
Griffey-to be able to choose which team I go in with was special. Obviously it was the Mariners with our history. To be the 1st is a dream.
— Shannon Drayer (@shannondrayer) July 23, 2016
6 players had 6+ 40/100/100 seasons. Tomorrow, one of them is going in the Hall of Fame pic.twitter.com/5ZnSPmptf9
— Baseball Reference (@baseball_ref) July 23, 2016
Here's a sneak peak at MLB Network video on Junior that will air during tomorrow's HOF coverage that starts 9 am PT. https://t.co/Gt0anRdVUn
— Greg Johns (@GregJohnsMLB) July 23, 2016
Before the festivities begin, a look at our ad in tomorrow's Seattle Times.
Thanks for everything, Junior.#JrHOF pic.twitter.com/4gG7GCjQAd
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) July 23, 2016
Our #GriffeyHOF special section published Friday. Grab a copy. Or check it out here: https://t.co/oOBAJm1QEr pic.twitter.com/fcwkPRwmot
— Tacoma News Tribune (@thenewstribune) July 24, 2016
Sights and Sounds from Cooperstown https://t.co/kB0LYZ3YOJ via @wordpressdotcom
— Tim Hevly (@Thevly) July 24, 2016
Fun w/ the boy's reminiscing! @11EdgarMartinez @DaveValleMLB #Buhner #Wilson @Mariners @baseballhall 🍷 pic.twitter.com/qeQyITTlkP
— Jamie Moyer (@jmo50Moyer) July 24, 2016
The Griffeys on the day Junior was drafted #1 overall pic.twitter.com/7EGMDFB1xa
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) July 24, 2016
A legend of the game both on and off the field. #JrHOF pic.twitter.com/LaYafHxnrP
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) July 24, 2016
From your start in #Bellingham to your day in #Cooperstown, congrats Junior #WWU #JrHOF #GriffeyHOF #HOFWKND #TheKid pic.twitter.com/sDsTdVzNug
— WWU Athletics (@WWUAthletics) July 24, 2016
Ken Griffey Jr. will be inducted into the Hall of Fame this afternoon. A look at his most memorable moments https://t.co/FAvBVWQJR0
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) July 24, 2016
.@StoneLarry: Ken Griffey Jr. made Seattle feel like center of universe https://t.co/bWQ0BJTGq5 #JrHOF #HOFWKND pic.twitter.com/YvKJHzO4c3
— The Seattle Times (@seattletimes) July 24, 2016
Can't decide on a presidential candidate? Mariners may have found the perfect solution. #Cooperstown pic.twitter.com/NDBnCuaf3l
— Greg Johns (@GregJohnsMLB) July 24, 2016
Measuring greatness: The numbers behind Ken Griffey Jr.'s Hall of Fame career. #JRHOF https://t.co/74soFnwfze pic.twitter.com/XGc0e4FLNO
— Seattle Times Sports (@SeaTimesSports) July 24, 2016
The cleanest swing in the game.
Congrats to 2016 @BaseballHall inductee Ken Griffey Jr.https://t.co/y1tbxJUbh1
— The Players' Tribune (@PlayersTribune) July 24, 2016
And then there's this fun piece from @jimcaple on the otherwise unknown town that links Ken Griffey Jr & Stan Musial https://t.co/jPNzEgx112
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) July 24, 2016
The boys are ready to hit the road to the Induction Ceremony. #JrHOF pic.twitter.com/EppcqJhhpC
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) July 24, 2016
Ken Griffey Jr. gets that the Hall of Fame honor is forever. #JRHOF@stonelarry: https://t.co/nV6TiEM0Br pic.twitter.com/DXTc4Dg5ky
— The Seattle Times (@seattletimes) July 24, 2016
When the moment was big, Ken Griffey Jr. was bigger.#24Stories | The Mythologyhttps://t.co/1NIpO0TUip
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) July 24, 2016
Griffey’s Casual Grace Drives Growing Legend https://t.co/7CO0Yr1g1b
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) July 24, 2016
"He brought the swag." @MLB stars talk about the popularity of Ken Griffey Jr. & growing up idolizing him. #HOFWKND https://t.co/ZOCGVZBWL8
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) July 24, 2016
Fans are stacked up as far as the eye can see for the induction ceremony for Ken Griffey Jr. #JrHOF by @deanrutz pic.twitter.com/U78yq8r6uD
— Seattle Times Photo (@SeaTimesPhoto) July 24, 2016
"I do miss running into an outfield wall. I don’t miss what comes after."@BaseballHall inductee Ken Griffey Jr.https://t.co/AO7ktLwu23
— The Players' Tribune (@PlayersTribune) July 24, 2016
A final thank you before the #GriffeyHOF induction. https://t.co/9ze1mVUM33
— 710 ESPN Seattle (@710ESPNSeattle) July 24, 2016
Harold Reynolds sits down with his former @Mariners teammate, Ken Griffey Jr. now on #MLBTonight! #HOFWKND pic.twitter.com/X62YfosjNH
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) July 24, 2016
In addition to being a true Hall of Famer, Junior is a pop culture icon. #HOFWKND https://t.co/dl9QYxRwjF pic.twitter.com/nn8COpDgaw
— Sports on Earth (@SportsonEarth) July 24, 2016
Drayer: Ken Griffey Jr. used his powers for good https://t.co/SSFVhx3jwG
— Shannon Drayer (@shannondrayer) July 24, 2016
RT @RealGregg: Marilyn Niehaus and Rick Rizzs representing the Hall of Famer Dave Niehaus. #JrHOF pic.twitter.com/0GYzCbplxS
— Pamela Okano (@pokano) July 24, 2016
Junior.#HOFWKNDhttps://t.co/UX6RA9g3au
— MLB (@MLB) July 24, 2016
Lou Piniella, in Junior's introductory video: "There isn't anything he couldn't do on a baseball field." #JrHOF
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) July 24, 2016
Ken Griffey Jr. is officially a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. https://t.co/JpjppPohs7#JrHOF pic.twitter.com/1rdCe5NBtk
— Seattle Times Sports (@SeaTimesSports) July 24, 2016
Congrats to Ken Griffey Jr.!!! #JrHOF
+ A look back at Ken Griffey Jr.'s career >> https://t.co/hHccy3CHtp pic.twitter.com/8IhGR8sABe
— KIRO 7 (@KIRO7Seattle) July 24, 2016
The Kid through the years. https://t.co/JPd8lxhrv6
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 24, 2016
"Edgar Martinez winning the batting title and yes he belongs in the HOF.' Griffey
— Shannon Drayer (@shannondrayer) July 24, 2016
George Kenneth Griffey Jr. https://t.co/30UtshS20K #HOFWKND
— MLB (@MLB) July 24, 2016
"Out of my 22 years, I learned that only one team will treat you the best—and that's your 1st team. I'm damn proud to be a Seattle Mariner."
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) July 24, 2016
Jr. With the cap backwards at the end. As next years HOF date is announced, big Ed-gar chant.
— Shannon Drayer (@shannondrayer) July 24, 2016
There we go! #HOFWKND pic.twitter.com/ey44QmLRpp
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) July 24, 2016
Jr. made us all cry. Congratulations. So damn proud of you! #JrHOF pic.twitter.com/M2OjwZRSlH
— Edgar Martinez (@11EdgarMartinez) July 24, 2016
The Kid. The 🐐. Congratulations Ken Griffey Jr.! #JrHOF https://t.co/KXWjUhvUCX
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) July 24, 2016
He had to do it. #JrHOF pic.twitter.com/Yh3gWjqtUO
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) July 24, 2016
That was pretty awesome. #Griffey's speech made me laugh and cry, but most of all it made me proud. #Mariners
— Jen Mueller (@JenTalksSports) July 24, 2016
Chills. "Put me in coach" "look at me I could be centerfield." This at the start of the induction in #Cooperstown pic.twitter.com/PLiBBMNBlL
— Alex Rozier (@RozierReports) July 24, 2016
Ken Griffey Jr. ends his Hall of Fame speech in style. https://t.co/jcyxOggCfZ
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 24, 2016
Congrats to #seattle @Mariners great Ken Griffey Jr. on being inducted into the @MLB Hall of Fame today! pic.twitter.com/Ww03CF4vbp
— Equal Motion (@equalmotion) July 24, 2016
After #HOFWKND, it's off to see the Kinsellas. #JrHOF pic.twitter.com/FlqivTefc2
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) July 25, 2016
#Mariners PA announcer Tom Hutyler and fans paying tribute to the first of our own in the Hall. #JrHOF pic.twitter.com/B7NeXAflmD
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) July 25, 2016
Though they stood at the same position today ~ behind the HoF podium ~ curious that they represent opposite ends of the baseball spectrum, in terms of draft position . . .
Griffey was the first #1 draft pick to make it to the Hall and Piazza the lowest (1390) draftee to be enshrined ~ congrats to both on their esteemed careers.
Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza's time has come. Welcome to immortality. #HOFWKND pic.twitter.com/q07pKsDBcF
— Baseball Hall ⚾ (@baseballhall) July 24, 2016
Compass Rosy 