Ken Griffey Jr. boggled minds while playing for the Seattle Mariners in the 1990s, earning an MVP crown, seven Silver Slugger Awards, 10 Gold Gloves and 10 All-Star selections during his first run with the franchise. He was never able to compete for a World Series title, though. The closest he ever came was when the M's fell to Cleveland in six games in the 1995 American League Championship Series. The Kid and legions of fans are hoping that this is the year the ballclub goes the distance.

A talented/balanced roster and electric home crowd should give the Mariners a chance to overcome the Detroit Tigers in a prevail-or-perish Game 5 of the AL Division Series . If that is not enough, however, perhaps a little extra nostalgia and star power will help. Griffey showed up to support his fo

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