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Sports with Art Thiel

Ken Griffey Jr. to bring 'players' perspective' to Mariners' ownership group

By Kirsten Kendrick
Published October 29, 2021 at 5:30 AM PDT
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Ken Griffey Jr. waves to the crowd at a Mariners game in 2017.
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The Associated Press file
Former Seattle Mariners outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. waves to fans after being introduced before a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Seattle on April 14, 2017. The Hall of Famer will be part of the team's ownership going forward.

Seattle Mariners legend and Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. has rejoined the team — as a part owner. That announcement came in a news conference this week, where Griffey mixed it up a bit with KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel.

Art talked about Griffey's new role with Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.

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