Nike Ken Griffey Jr.:

About Nike Ken Griffey Jr.

A first-ballot Hall of Famer, Ken Griffey Jr followed his father to the Major Leagues, where he assembled an amazing career. Having hit over 600 home runs in his injury-riddled career, it's impossible to speculate on just how good The Kid really was. Still, his signature line from Nike continues to have a following, much as it did during its hey-day. Whether it's the Air Griffey Max 1 or the Air Griffey Max GD II, Junior's Nikes are hard to beat. In 1996, Nike developed a television ad campaign entitled "Griffey in '96" wherein Mariners outfielder Ken Griffey, Jr. was running for President, with the Mariner Moose as his running mate. The Moose makes several hundred appearances in the community each year in addition to Mariners home games, at everything from hospitals to wedding receptions. Since his debut in 1990, he has developed into one of the most popular mascots throughout all of Major League Baseball. It was originally released in 1996 when Ken Griffey Jr. played for the Seattle Mariners. It was his first signature sneaker and quickly became a faborite among sneaker head. Ever ince Nike slated the re-release of this model anticipation has mounted.