With Griffey, it always has been less about individual moments and more about an aura. In the big picture, the exquisite highlights are trumped by the emotions he evoked; specifically, the joy he exuded and the joy he provided.
Think back on Ken Griffey Jr.’s career, which you most certainly should do as his Hall of Fame coronation arrives, and singular moments jump to mind. The greatest-hits collection of a maestro.
There’s the double off Dave Stewart in his first major-league at-bat, and the homer off Eric King on his first Kingdome swing. Playing the outfield next to his father, and then homering back-to-back with him in Anaheim.