Seattle Mariners team photographer Ben VanHouten captured one of the most iconic moments in Ken Griffey Jr.’s career – as well as Mariners club history – on Oct. 8, 1995 at the Kingdome. In today’s edition of 24 Stories, VanHouten recalls documenting the celebration that unfolded when Edgar Martinez laced a double into the left field corner to score Joey Cora and Griffey as the Mariners defeated the Yankees, 6-5, in game 5 of the 1995 American League Division Series.
#4 – The Photography
“I was on the 1st base side, and I just remember having Edgar come up to the plate.