Ken Griffey Jr. Gets a Lovely Tribute Ad From Mariners and Their Longtime Agency

Celebrating the legend's Hall of Fame induction last weekend

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There was the dramatic, series-winning slide into home base in 1995. There was the gravity-defying, wall-climbing catch in 1991 (and then another one, four years later). There were the hundreds of home runs—and countless moments of inspiration for fans.

The Seattle Mariners are celebrating Ken Griffey Jr.'s induction into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame this past Sunday with an emotional long-copy print ad that tries to capture some of the star's many contributions to the sport—and the city's reputation.

"Thanks for the swing," opens the copy.

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