When Ken Griffey Jr. was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2016, word has it there was some question as to whether all his accomplishments would fit on his bronze plaque in Cooperstown. During the legendary center fielder’s 22-year career, “The Kid,” as he’s known to his legions of fans, not only hit more than 600 home runs, but he spurred big rookie card investments, appeared on The Simpsons, imitated Spider-Man with his athletic catches, saved a franchise, built a stadium, made a fashion statement with his backward cap, and ran for president (well, sort of, per ESPN).
When the induction was in the books—setting a then-record 99.32 percent of the ballots—the plaque featured the sensational swinger’s 630 career home runs, 13 All-Star selections, 10 Gold Gloves, and 1997 AL MVP honor. It also noted his status as the first top overall draft pick to enter Cooperstown and his shared Pennsylvania hometown of Donora and birthday with fellow legend Stan Musial.
A soaring travertine foyer frames views of the palms through massive arched windows.
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