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It's been ten days since
Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 599th home run. In the interim, it seems like most of the focus has been on how he didn't hit number six hundred right away, how the public seems to be ignoring the feat because of the cheapening of the number by steroids, and how he would've been here years ago if not for his injuries. All those things are true, and they're all unfair.
Tonight, Ken Griffey Jr. launched his 600th home run into the stands on a pitch from Florida's Mark Hendrickson. Maybe 600 has been a long time coming for Junior, but it's still an awesome feat for a guy with the most iconic swing of this generation. If you're between the ages of 20 and 30, you're lying if you say you never tried to mimic Junior's swing in your backyard (I did, and I'm right-handed).
It's time to give credit where credit is due. Despite years of injuries and lots of home runs in recent years, Ken Griffey Jr. is one of the greatest home run hitters of all-time. This milestone took longer than anyone expected, but he's at 600 with Bonds, Aaron, Ruth, Mays, and Sosa. It's an exclusive club, and it's one Junior belongs to. Follow along after the jump to see the video of Griffey's historic blast
(video via FanIQ).
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