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Ken Griffey Sr. on son’s Hall of Fame induction: ‘Hopefully I don’t break down’

For Ken Griffey Sr., this weekend is all about having fun and enjoying his son’s induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame — a player’s highest career honor. “I’m just a dad. I’m here to support him and smile and grin.”

More than facial features, where there is a slight resemblance in the eyes and jaw, it’s the voice inflections and mannerisms that are similar for the son and father — the tilt of the head when he listens to a question, the pauses and subtle barbs of humor in the answers along with a wide smile to let you know he’s having some fun.