Griffey family hosts inaugural HBCU Swingman Classic

Ken Griffey Jr. came up with the idea to hold the event during MLB All-Star weekend. He drew inspiration from watching his dad.

SEATTLE — As fans crowded around a few of the players pregame hoping for a signature on their baseball, the Griffeys marveled at the turnout and the signature event they had finally created.

After all, families flocked to T-Mobile Park on Friday all thanks to them.

“I just came up with an idea to have it at All-Star Break and it just went from there,”  Junior said, reflecting on the process of making the come to life.

Junior said

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