[BluesDuke]

Forget what he "might have" been. What he was was more than enough Hall of Famer for any era.

[fatnotlazy]

Wish him all good things in retirement. To my knowledge, he didn’t do drugs, booze or broads...or for some other reason get his name in the media for anything other than baseball.

[Dengar01]

Griffey is a class act. It was a blessing to have him on the White Sox and help us win the Central Division in 2008.

His home runs were legit, he didn't shoot steroids like the other bums.

First ballot Hall of Famer!

[US Navy Vet]

Maybe some MLB Team will make him a coach or Manager.

[llevrok]

He was brilliant in his prime. I saw him squeeze out a double where he sprinted to first and saw an opportunity to make it a double. It was like after burners kicked in. Amazing.

My other favorite Junior memory was once when Lou Pinella was throwing a huge tantrum, Junior and Buhner were watching from right field, gloves up to their faces, convulsed. They were like two mischievous kids, eyes twinkling.

To sports, and Seattle baseball, his is iconic like say Kirby Puckett was to Minnesota or Tony Gwynn in San Diego.

[RabidBartender]

Prettiest swing in baseball. I’ll miss his enthusiasm for the game.

[US Navy Vet]

Looks Like KC or His old team Seattle need a good Manager.

[Tallguy]

Loved the way he whipped that bat through the strike zone. A signature swing if there ever was one.

[weef]

He was a great one and should have the HR record now if it wasn’t for those constantly occurring injuries.

[Churchillspirit]

Sorry to see him go.

Remember hearing him being interviewed about five years ago. He said he had never been on the DL.

[NavyCanDo]

Dang. I had tickets for the Mariners on Fathers Day and my 8-year old son so wanted to see JR, the signer of prized baseball I gave him.

[Mariner]

I saw Griffey play at least 100games at the Kingdome.

I saw the entire division series with the Yankees...when Seattle won. Wow, that was RAUCUS.

It's a shame this CLASS ACT can no longer play.

[Buckeye Battle Cry]

Junior was, is, and always will be pure baseball gold. A first ballot Hall of Famer as a human being and as a baseball player. It is true that the injuries robbed him of more than enough playing time to have grabbed the all-time home run record. But, he played with an enthusiasm, grace and integrity that sets him far above the current record holder and above most ball players.

Thanks for the joy and the memories Junior. See ya’ in Cooperstown!