Ken Griffey Jr. is an American former professional baseball outfielder.
This article is going to focus on Griffey’s father, who no doubt set the bar for his son to follow.
Ken Griffey Sr. Biography: Age, height, parents, siblings, education
George Kenneth Griffey, born April 10, 1950, is an American former professional baseball player and coach.
Griffey Sr. was raised by a single mother who had six children. This was because his father, Buddy, left the family when Griffey Sr. was just two years old. He would not see his father again till he was 16, according to a 2016 interview with ESPN.
What does Ken Griffey Sr. do?
Griffey Sr. is a former professional baseball player.
He made his MLB (Major league baseball) debut on August 25, 1973, with the Cincinnati Reds. He then went on to play with New York Yankees from 1982 to 1986.
In 1986, he was shipped out to play with the Atlanta Braves. In the 1990 season, he joined his son in the Seattle Mariners to conclude the season. They became the first father and son to be teammates in Major League Baseball.
He retired in 1991 after 19 seasons.
Ken Griffey Sr. wife and children
He is married to Valerie Griffey. They have two sons; Ken Griffey Jr. and Craig Griffey.
Ken Griffey Sr. net worth
He is worth approximately $1.5 million.
