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Researched by Benjamin P. |
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Introduction
Ken Griffey Jr. is an awesome
baseball player! He played for the Mariners for ten years and is
now playing for the Cincinnati Reds. Ken got his start in the
minor leagues in Bellingham, Washington. I became interested in
him for my report when I decided I wanted to do it on a very good
baseball player. Ken is still an active major league baseball
player at the age of thirty-eight.
Personal Facts
Ken
Griffey Jr. has some interesting personal facts! Ken’s real name
is George Kenneth Griffey Jr. Ken was born on November 21,
1969. He was born in Donora, Pennsylvania. His brother’s
name is Craig Griffey. His mom and dad’s names are Alberta and
George Griffey and he also has a sister named Lathesia.
Football
Ken
Griffey Jr. didn’t just play baseball in high school. He also
played football. Ken’s football career ended when he graduated
from high school. He quit football in his senior year. Ken
was a tailback and split end when he played football. Ken’s dad
Griffey Sr. thought that Ken might have a career in football. Ken
played for the Cincinnati Moller High Gridders.
Suicide Attempt
Just
because Ken Griffey Jr. was a really good baseball player didn’t mean
that he didn’t have some problems in his life. When Ken attempted
suicide in January 2008, he swallowed over two hundred aspirin
pills. Kens stomach got pumped when he was in the hospital.
Ken attempted suicide because he was depressed and angry. He did
not want to live. When his dad came to see, him they started
arguing. Ken got mad at him and ripped the I.V. cord out of his
arm which finished the argument. After the argument Ken Jr. and
his dad started corresponding and understanding each other more.
Minor League Baseball
Before
Ken was a major league baseball player, he played minor league
baseball. The first team Ken was with was a class ‘A’ team that
played at Bellingham, Washington. Ken was named Northwest player
of the week once. After this, he was drafted by the
Mariners. Fifteen days after he was drafted, Ken hit his first
homerun for that team. Ken was drafted in 1987.
Seattle Mariners
Ken
played center field for the Mariners. Ken was the number one pick
in the 1987 draft. He signed with the Mariners club for a
$160,000 bonus. Ken Griffey Jr. first started actually playing on the
Seattle Mariners in 1988. Ken played for the Mariners ten
years.
Major League Baseball
Ken Griffey
Jr. is an awesome major league baseball player. Ken plays with
the Reds now and has played with the Reds for seven years. He was
traded from the Mariners to the Reds in 2000. Griffey Jr. plays
center field. Ken has played major league baseball for nineteen
years.
Conclusion
Ken Griffey is an all around
outstanding athlete. He played football and plays baseball, two
super fun sports in my opinion! He did attempt suicide but no one
is perfect. Ken played for two major league teams, the Seattle
Mariners and now plays for the Cincinnati Reds. I wish I could have
some of Ken’s awesome baseball talents!
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