Card #72 - Ken Griffey Jr.Born: November 21, 1969
When Griffey was acquired by the White Sox at the 2008 trading deadline, no one was expecting Ken to be in his prime. He responded by going two for three in his first game with the Pale Hose.
During his short tenure with the Sox, Griffey passed Sammy Sosa on the all-time home run list. Surprisingly enough, he also brought flashes of "The Kid" with him. Ken was playing center field in the 2008 tiebreaker game between the White Sox and the Twins. His throw from center to nail Michael Cuddyer at the plate ended up being the defensive play of the game. The game was scoreless at that point and the ChiSox wound up winning the game one to nothing, propelling them into the playoffs.
During the offseason, White Sox Cards will be featuring players from the 2008 season, who don't already have a Birth Years card. Since beginning this series in 2009, this virtual set has become one of the most popular attractions on this blog. Hopefully, that will continue as 2008's gaps are filled in.
4 comments:
That is a nice card. I was wondering if you knew how to make a T206 design (haha, Griffey is old).
My favorite player ever. The one guy that I can say for sure...He never used PEDs, no doubt about it.
I am looking for Dominican player cards...anyone. And Nolan Ryan cards, if you have anything lying around I could send you all the White Sox cards I have, maybe 50 or more random White Sox cards.
Great looking card. I love how you are expanding the set. Now we get to see a Crede card!
Well, he is on an Allen & Ginter card. LOL
I sent an e-mail about your intriguing trade offer.
I've had the plan in the works for awhile. I just had to wait for Gregory Infante to show up.
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