Ken Griffy Jr.
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Ken Griffy Jr. has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Collector Nation (Dec 2025). In the episode "Unexpected Card Price Surges Shake Up The Hobby This Week" on Collector Nation, Brian references Ken Griffey Jr. as an example of how nostalgia influences card pricing. He discusses the significant price surge of Griffey's Upper Deck rookie card, highlighting the excitement in the market and expressing a personal attachment to the card that makes him reluctant to sell it.
George Kenneth Griffey Jr., nicknamed "Junior" and "the Kid", is an American former professional baseball outfielder who played 22 years in Major League Baseball (MLB). He spent most of his career with the Seattle Mariners and Cincinnati Reds, along with a short stint with the Chicago White Sox. The first overall pick in the 1987 draft and a 13-time All-Star, Griffey is widely considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time. His 630 home runs rank as the seventh-most in MLB history.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Collector Nation |
| Role | Former MLB outfielder |
| Affiliation | Seattle Mariners (notably); also Cincinnati Reds; Chicago White Sox |
Who talks about Ken Griffy Jr. on podcasts?
Brian brought up Ken Griffy Jr.; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Collector Nation.
- Unexpected Card Price Surges Shake Up The Hobby This Week on Collector Nation (Dec 2025) — Brian