It was 31 years ago today at the Oakland-Alameda Coliseum that Ken Griffey Jr. made his Major League debut at the age of 19, less than two years after being selected 1st overall by the Mariners in the 1987 Draft.
In a start befitting his Hall of Fame career, Griffey picked up a hit in his first big league plate appearance, lacing a double to left-center field off A’s All-Star right-hander Dave Stewart.
The rest — well, let us tell you about it.
Career Overview
Over 22 Major League seasons, Griffey electrified baseball with towering home runs, highlight reel catches and an infectious love of the game.