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My Take
Ken Griffey Sr. occupies a special place in baseball lore for me, less because of any single statistic and more for what his career represents. From Donora, Pennsylvania, he anchored the great Cincinnati Reds outfield through back-to-back World Series titles in the mid-seventies, then kept producing across nearly two decades with the Yankees, Braves, and Mariners. Longevity like that is its own kind of greatness. But what truly moves me is the father-son legacy he sparked, eventually sharing a field with his superstar son. That continuity, a craft passed down and lived out together, is one of the most beautiful stories sport can offer.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ken Griffey, Sr.
- Name (Japanese)
- ケン・グリフィー・シニア
- Reading
- けん・ぐりふぃー・しにあ
- Born
- April 10, 1950 (age 76)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Tiger
- Origin
- Donora, Pennsylvania, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Ringgold High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ken Griffey, Sr. born?
Born April 10, 1950 (age 76).
Where is Ken Griffey, Sr. from?
Ken Griffey, Sr. is from Donora, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does Ken Griffey, Sr. do?
Ken Griffey, Sr. works as baseball player.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.