Inscribed in baseball lore on September 14, 1990, were Ken Griffey Jr. and Ken Griffey Sr. Most certainly, in our lifetimes, we won’t see another instance of father and son hitting back-to-back home runs.
One of the best players in baseball’s contemporary era is considered to be Ken Griffey Jr. The argument that Ken Sr. taught Jr. everything he knows, however, is a valid one.
Few people still have fond memories of Griffey Sr. Two World Series titles were among the highlights of the outfielder’s brilliant career.
In the 1970s, the legendary Cincinnati Reds “Big Red Machine” squad won back-to-back World Series titles with the help of Ken Sr.
He had the good fortune to play with some of the best MLB players, like as Pete Rose, Tony Perez, Johnny Bench, and Joe Morgan. Griffey Sr. was reconnected with his son by the Seattle Mariners after signing with the Reds in August 1990.
During the 1990 MLB season, Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. both played
One of the most memorable moments in MLB history came as a result of what happened afterward. Second in the order and batting first, Ken Sr. took the lead. It all started with his son’s home run against the Angels.
But Ken Jr. wasn’t about to be outdone. The 20-year-old youngster was already considered one of the top prospects in the league. With more than 34,000 spectators there, Jr. had a point to make. He didn’t let me down.
Griffey Jr. cleared the fence in left field after driving a low pitch there. It was a special second for baseball fans all over the world. It is highly unlikely that the accomplishment will ever be replicated.
It’s unusual for a father and son to be teammates. It is highly unlikely that they will both have consecutive hits. The baseball community will remember this moment for many years to come because it was truly unique.
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