Griffey was everything. The swing was left-handed, effortless, and featured the most beautiful motion of his generation, possibly of any generation. The defense came from a center fielder who made catches that shouldn't have been catchable, running down balls in the gap with a grace that made it look like he was jogging.  Griffey personality—defined by the backwards cap, the smile, and the genuine joy he brought to every game—made him the face of baseball in the 1990s in a way few players have ever matched. He hit 630... Read more...