Childhood
Who was his father?
Ken Griffey Sr.
Which high school did he attend?
Archbishop Moeller High School
Was he the number one prospect for the MLB according to 'Baseball America'?
Yes he was
Which year was he traded?
1999
How many teams did he play for throughout his career? (Bonus 50 points if you can name the teams)
3, The Seattle Mariners (twice), The Cincinnati Reds (once) and The Chicago White Sox (once)
Which state was Ken Griffey Jr. born in?
Pennsylvania
Which future teammate did he attend high school with?
Barry Larkin
1st round
Which number did he change his jersey to when he went to Cincinnati?
30
How many kids does he have? (Bonus points if you can name them)
3, Trey Griffey, Taryn Kennedy and Tevin Kendall
Where did his father play during Ken Griffey Jr.'s early years?
Cincinnati
Which sport was he also playing during this time?
American Football
How many years was he with Seattle the first time before he was traded?
10 years
Which year did he suffer his first major injury?
2002
How many home runs did he get in his career?
630
How many siblings did he have?
One (Craig Griffey)
What did he do instead of going to college?
He entered the draft
Which year was Ken Griffey Jr. called up to the majors?
1989
On which day did Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 500th home run?
June 20, 2004 (Father's Day)
Which year was he inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame?
2016
Which year was he born and what town did he grow up in?
1969, he was raised in Cincinnati
1987
How many times did he win AL home run leader during his first contract with Seattle? (Bonus points if you can name how many Gold Glove awards he earned during this time)
4 AL home run titles (10 Gold Glove awards)
Which season was the one where he won NL Comeback Player of The Year?
2005
What is his charity organization? (Bonus points if you can say what they do)
'Ken Griffey Jr. Family Foundation’ (They fund other charitable organizations)