No one figured the birthplace of baseball would turn its back on its team. A coarse-mouthed owner and a fallen hero didn't keep fans away, but greed did. The fans got it, the players didn't. It shouldn't be surpising this kid gets it and is interested in home and family. In 1990, his dad hooked up with him to become the first father-son combo in baseball history.
Players come and go, the game connects generations.
Ken Griffey, Jr.'s return has people buying tickets and talking about baseball in February like they did when his dad played here. This excitement is real, and unlike most sports deals today, it's something we can all relate to. Ken Griffey, Jr. has told the world Cincinnati is a great place to live. He wants to be near his family. All Rights Reserved.