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    Fired up to sit down with one of the most iconic athletes in sports, Ryan, Channing and Fred welcome one of their long time idols, Hall of Famer and thirteen-time All-Star, The Cincinnati Kid, Ken Griffey Jr. to the Pivot Podcast for a candid conversation covering his upbringing, relationship with his father, highs and lows of his career, the game of baseball today, becoming a pilot, and much more!
    Known as one of the most prolific home run hitters baseball has ever had, Griffey Jr paved the way for many young black athletes to chase their dreams and became a global icon for his elite play, charismatic attitude and approach to the sport of baseball. Starting the backwards hat trend, earning nicknames of the natural and Cincinnati Kid were all part of the larger than life persona that fans idolized about the young athlete.
    Following in the footsteps of his father, Ken Griffey, the young Griffey knew playing professional baseball was something obtainable at a young age. Ryan asks him about his experiences with his father growing up and Griffey Jr tells the guys that his father was a “normal” dad. An individual who took pride in household structure and spending quality time with his children. At home, he was dad and on the field he was my teammate.
    It’s no secret that this father-son duo was historic.
    On Sept 14, 1990, the Griffeys hit back-to-back home runs for the Mariners. They became the first, and still the only, father-son duo to hit back-to-back home runs in a Major League game.
    Despite the accolades, Ken struggled with understanding who he truly was as a teen. In the shadows of his father’s legacy and the amounting pressures to be a star at a young age, Griffey Jr attempted suicide before getting to the Major Leagues, a moment that almost robbed the world of his talent, and he shares how this moment changed him and brought him even closer to his parents.
    Ryan asks about the lack of diversity within MLB and what Griffey believes to be one word- money. Baseball serves to be a challenging sport for minority communities due to financial obligations. They guys speak on the reason behind why he wore #42 and how Griffey Jr understands that his legacy wouldn’t exist without Jackie Robinson’s ability to withstand. Fred and Channing ask about the use of steroids in the league and the effect it has had on the game and players as well as a personal whether he’s ever been affected by not winning a World Series, Ken lets the guys know he’s content because he gets to write HOF after his name and that to him is everything.
    Switching to baseball today, the guys talk about the play of Aaron Judge and Griffey reveals how he recently exchanged messages with the New York Yankee and makes it known that he feels Judge is the best player in the game today.
    With not too much left on his bucket list, there is one moment that Griffey Jr is looking forward to seeing, and that is the day where Lebron James may play with his son on the same NBA team. Griffey Jr. shares how he already told Lebron that both him and his dad will be in attendance that day to see them make history.
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  • @ms.carpenter7793
    @ms.carpenter7793 Год назад +2028

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    • @tamikorush9915
      @tamikorush9915 Год назад +10

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      @Del_116 Год назад +7

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  • @hvmmond1042
    @hvmmond1042 Год назад +406

    "Confidence is how you go about your business, cockiness is when you have to explain it to somebody" - Ken Griffey jr ... That's real!

  • @MrTsims5
    @MrTsims5 Год назад +346

    The importance of fatherhood is underrated. KG Jr. is a great example of what good Dad’s do.

    • @CSDonohue11
      @CSDonohue11 Год назад +2

      Oh Damn…. Garnett has 1 coming up ?
      Haven’t heard of Him yet

    • @SHOW_ME
      @SHOW_ME Год назад +9

      Facts. We are witnesses to the fatherless generation

    • @cloroc
      @cloroc Год назад +2

      Who the hell has ever underrated fatherhood? Can you tell me who did this? Does underrated mean something different nowadays? I must be missing something.

    • @dcoldestjenkins5868
      @dcoldestjenkins5868 Год назад +3

      Indeed. I know for a fact my life wouldn't be the same without my Dad. In the era of single motherhood, it's a breath of fresh air to see.

    • @johnhardy7764
      @johnhardy7764 Год назад +2

      @@cloroc bitter women

  • @the_novice_lion392
    @the_novice_lion392 Год назад +78

    Ken Griffey Jr. was the reason I started watching baseball. He was the Michael Jordan of baseball! The sweetest swing in have ever witness, it was like poetry in motion. And I mimicked it.

    • @adriantoddeniii5202
      @adriantoddeniii5202 Год назад +9

      If only he didn't get hurt in Cincy, THIS would've been the real Home Run King. DAMN YOU, CINERGY FIELD!

    • @mugshotmarley
      @mugshotmarley 9 месяцев назад +1

      Lol we all did! The upright, standing up tall with feet closer together stance and that butter smooth effortless swing. Another guy described it perfectly in another video. He swings like he's hitting an outside ball for every pitch. Arms fully extended, sweeping the plate.

    • @the_novice_lion392
      @the_novice_lion392 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@adriantoddeniii5202 for real. Looking back on his injuries, how much time he missed, and how he still got to 630 home runs is mind boggling.

  • @slicktalkproductions
    @slicktalkproductions Год назад +357

    confidence is how you go about your business, cocky is when you have to explain it to somebody. -Ken Griffey Jr.

  • @drewbarck5332
    @drewbarck5332 Год назад +215

    This is the legit first time I’ve ever seen a superstar literally act and sound like a straight up normal person this interview was nuts

    • @KSU-ce2uc
      @KSU-ce2uc Год назад +16

      Social media may have affected him, if it had existed. Other than that, his parents raised him right and taught him humility.

    • @darryls2141
      @darryls2141 Месяц назад

      do you live under a rock?

    • @littlesame
      @littlesame Месяц назад

      He sounds very grounded

  • @juanc22222
    @juanc22222 Год назад +18

    “You ever thought of adopting a grown man?” Crowder is hilarious! 😂

  • @Hollyweirdification
    @Hollyweirdification Год назад +18

    This is the greatest interview I've ever watched!!!! I love Ken Griffey!!!! I remember being a teenager trying to imitate his style and I'm white.
    Didn't matter what color you were when you watched Griffey, because he was and still is America's greatest baseball player in my eyes!!!!

  • @lilbru
    @lilbru Год назад +451

    This has turned out to be one of the most eye opening, truthful & authentic interview. I've never seen a KG jr interview before but i respected & appreciated his craft in his career but seeing him talk as a father & as a disciplined man is appreciated even more. Let's get this video to 1 million likes

    • @justme8233
      @justme8233 Год назад +9

      It’s about to do “numbers!” -In my Freddy T voice.😊

    • @andrewboyce7268
      @andrewboyce7268 Год назад +5

      Everyone loves "The Kid", age age 10 I wanted to be just like Jr.

    • @itisidanimarie
      @itisidanimarie Год назад +1

      👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

    • @dwaynelambert5898
      @dwaynelambert5898 Год назад +5

      The respect he has for his family especially his father is So beautiful. I admire kgj even more now

    • @alanfortune3092
      @alanfortune3092 Год назад +2

      Check him out on All the Smoke and Club Shay Shay...
      In addition to being a Superstar Baseball player, he's a very interesting person!
      Lot of respect for him!

  • @eyoung74
    @eyoung74 Год назад +251

    Ryan Clark’s face is priceless. You can see he really admires Griffey Jr.

    • @SY-js5oc
      @SY-js5oc Год назад +13

      there's a twinkle in his eye for sure!

    • @adrianereeder
      @adrianereeder Год назад +9

      Who doesn’t

    • @mtjaws209
      @mtjaws209 Год назад +1

      Except he doesn’t know how many homers lifetime? Had a lot of time to prep my guy (630, said 680) if you know Griff you know that one off top

    • @metaphoria3
      @metaphoria3 Год назад +5

      He was in awe the whole time it was cute

    • @GrooveSchoolRecs
      @GrooveSchoolRecs Год назад +5

      He had the Jersey on!!!

  • @annegreene7690
    @annegreene7690 Год назад +76

    Thank you guys,I am a senior citizen, I enjoyed this Pivot Podcast. You made me feel like I was sitting in the room.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🤗 ❤️ the Pivot.😊

  • @PlanetsWalk
    @PlanetsWalk Год назад +49

    I absolutely loved this interview, not really a baseball fan but always loved Kenny Griffith, Jr. Never knew any of the things revealed today about his journey or legacy. Just so awesome!

  • @TheHalyteShow
    @TheHalyteShow Год назад +255

    I love how they ended this episode. “I also got a boat too”. Classic Ending!
    Ken Griffey Jr has the most subtle humble brag’s. His life is definitely not normal!

    • @anwarwallace3408
      @anwarwallace3408 Год назад +5

      If I was Young Chann would have asked for a ride home for real
      RC should have said “get out” when he said he got a boat….lol

  • @sostdm617
    @sostdm617 Год назад +190

    Give the pivot podcast thier flowers now who else agrees? Now y'all have Ken Griffey Jr come on man y'all are really growing fast especially with these guest y'all have on it's truly amazing💯💪🏿

  • @ronhouse8121
    @ronhouse8121 Год назад +49

    The look on RC's face the whole pod showed how much this pod truly meant to him. Great stuff gentleman keep up the hustle.

  • @Marquesthompson23
    @Marquesthompson23 Год назад +34

    How in the hell did y’all get “The Kid” for a sit down interview?…. He’s like MJ a ghost when it comes to media. Excellent interview from y’all keep it going. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

    • @waltermitchell768
      @waltermitchell768 11 месяцев назад +1

      The difference is they have real love and trust between them you can tell
      None of it felt forced
      When you talking to friends it's not a podcast it's not a job it's a labor of love

    • @darryls2141
      @darryls2141 Месяц назад

      wisdom, strategy and humility- smart veterans

  • @rum1926
    @rum1926 Год назад +183

    Ken Griffey Jr is/was every black kids that was born in the 70’s hero.. I only watched Baseball to see what Griffey Jr & Bo Jackson were doing… You are truly an ICON for me growing up

    • @CornPopWazABadDude
      @CornPopWazABadDude Год назад +10

      70s? I'm white born in 1980 and used to stare at this man's baseball cards for hours. Packed his rookie card and used to show it to every kid who ever came over to my house and they'd stare in awe at it too.
      His prime was the late 80s and mostly 90s so you can add all the 80s and 90s kids to this statement too. Man is a legend.

    • @EE-bg1de
      @EE-bg1de Год назад +2

      @@CornPopWazABadDude 100% I'm in my 40's and this dude was the best i've ever seen till this day. THE COMPLETE PACKAGE.

    • @blackhammer17
      @blackhammer17 Год назад +1

      I'm there with you. I remember when I saw him play in the minors in San Bernardino not knowing he would be a HOF player. An down to earth person.

    • @SSneaks1515
      @SSneaks1515 Год назад

      Always gotta come to a race thing 🙄 how about every little boys hero…..

    • @rum1926
      @rum1926 Год назад +3

      @@SSneaks1515 If I don’t like someone’s comment I don’t reply…. If you don’t like my comment bite your tongue and don’t reply!

  • @Shemzinho
    @Shemzinho Год назад +159

    The guests just get better and better. Can't believe they got The Kid

    • @esantana6722
      @esantana6722 Год назад

      Unbelievable!!

    • @JudgeDredd_
      @JudgeDredd_ Год назад +1

      Bro I sat here and watched this whole thing I was saying the same thing! They got The KID!!!!!! Crazy man

    • @EE-bg1de
      @EE-bg1de Год назад +3

      @@JudgeDredd_ i never sit through an entire episode (ADHD) and i made it to the end. The Goat in the building and it's just easy.

  • @brockie22_
    @brockie22_ Год назад +12

    I met Griffey 20 yrs ago in a hotel when he played with the Reds. Nicest celebrity I’ve ever met. He sat and talked with at least 30 of us high school baseball players about the game and telling us stories for well over an hour and signed autographs for all of us. He was amazing!

  • @natoshasutton4538
    @natoshasutton4538 Год назад +14

    OMG!! I learned so much about Ken Griffey Jr. I don’t ever remember him talking a lot during his playing career. He may have a lot of material things but he never sounded arrogant or cocky to me. His parents raised him well & he’s doing the same for his children. This was the best!! 👊🏽

  • @nonay220
    @nonay220 Год назад +120

    The Kid!! One of my childhood heroes, I’m looking forward to this one! 🙌🏼

  • @dominiquepenton6088
    @dominiquepenton6088 Год назад +214

    Shoutout to Ken Griffey you inspired many young African American children seeing someone who look like them dominate baseball field. Great show fellas keep up the content.

    • @TyBeTroLLing
      @TyBeTroLLing Год назад +5

      exactly only legit HR king during steroids era

    • @milessmith2171
      @milessmith2171 Год назад +1

      He dont do shit for his hometown on Donora PA.....dont let the media fool you my brother

    • @LaggyMcstutters
      @LaggyMcstutters Год назад +10

      Children alone. Im white and ken griffey was my idol as a kid.

    • @CapUnlimited
      @CapUnlimited Год назад +3

      Ken Griffey was the man in the 90s

    • @mikelary88
      @mikelary88 Год назад +1

      @@LaggyMcstutters same here. I met him & his dad at a card show in Memphis once. I have his Upper Deck rookie card autographed and a ball. He’s a legend.

  • @RVRayRay
    @RVRayRay Год назад +24

    My favorite episode! Ken Griffey Jr is a class act and one of the best to ever play the game. As a kid growing up in OH in the 70s and having the opportunity to attend a handful of Reds game when KG Sr was on the team makes this episode even more special…thank you! 🙏

  • @EE-bg1de
    @EE-bg1de Год назад +4

    Man, this interview right here. I'm in my forties. Ken Griffey was Him. My favorite player ever. Sweetest Swing Ever. This was the one right here.

  • @jereladkins2137
    @jereladkins2137 Год назад +82

    Aside from KGJ being my favorite athlete of all time, the fact that sat down, told his story and was 100% comfortable, says A LOT about what y’all are doing on The Pivot. Anyone that knows anything about Ken - he’s not a media person and has never been. This is HUGE

  • @sharonlycorish3668
    @sharonlycorish3668 Год назад +145

    The Pivot is absolutely necessary because our great heroes are comfortable expressing themselves and talking about their lives and experiences. Absolutely beautiful.

    • @ejay2075
      @ejay2075 Год назад +1

      In all fairness these are athletes. These aren't heros.

    • @jaysivv436
      @jaysivv436 Год назад +1

      💯🙏🏻

  • @deisme
    @deisme Год назад +10

    “You looking me in my eyes and I’m intrigued”
    Never change Channing 😂

  • @Thon7373
    @Thon7373 Год назад +28

    This has to been one of the Best shows you guys have had! I never really liked baseball but always have been a fan of Ken Griffey Jr! Thanks for bringing him on Guys!!

    • @metaphoria3
      @metaphoria3 Год назад +1

      The game will always be there for you

  • @V0KAN
    @V0KAN Год назад +80

    I am 4 minutes in before the intro and Griffey is the most humble legend I've ever seen interviewed. Race didn't matter - he was an icon to every young baseball player of all ethnicities back in the day. Great baseball player and seemingly an even better person. Keep these great interviews coming!

  • @mrseafnst206
    @mrseafnst206 Год назад +46

    Born and raised in Seattle… This man was my hero as a kid. Much love and respect 🙏🏽

  • @raylee7362
    @raylee7362 Год назад +12

    It's not even a discussion, this is the BEST Pivot podcast yet. Well Done RC, Chad and Fred. Lots of Nuggets and Easter eggs. Ken Griffey Jr. (Mr. Normal) is the real deal throughly enjoyed getting to know you off field.👊🏾

  • @swilliam81
    @swilliam81 Год назад +3

    I wanted to be Ken Griffey Jr when I was young. He's a legend but more importantly he a very bright enlightened man who can add a lot of value to the world. Much respect!

  • @cam_245
    @cam_245 Год назад +40

    SWEETEST SWING IN BASEBALL HISTORY!!! The Kid. He was the reason I played. The pivot continues to wow me!!! Love these guys!!!

    • @keithdior1657
      @keithdior1657 Год назад +1

      Not only was it pretty it was fundamentally sound you got the speed n power. Then the defensive gold gloves skill my goat 🐐

  • @paulcameron34
    @paulcameron34 Год назад +102

    Man this was so needed. KGJ seems so down to earth and love from his family. So many gems from this and appreciate the father/son growth and how KGS set the pathway.

    • @bama40nhc
      @bama40nhc Год назад

      He was parented well and has followed that model to also be a good parent for his kids. And even though both Sr an Jr are both baseball HOFers, being good family men puts them in the HOF of life.

  • @fr0stb1ght34
    @fr0stb1ght34 Год назад +24

    Seriously guys one of the greatest episodes *EVER!!!!* As a Cincinnatian watched him and his dad growing up so I'm glowing right now watching him sit and chop it up with you guys. It's interviews like this that makes me so happy 😊 I subscribed. Thanks sooooo much fam.

  • @g.samson3509
    @g.samson3509 Год назад +8

    Had the opportunity to meet his mother in Orlando back in 2015, and learned a lot about his wife that day too. Griffey comes from a great family. Great interview.

  • @ronaldbryant7710
    @ronaldbryant7710 Год назад +83

    It’s a blessing to see four brothers who made it in professional sports sit down and have a interesting and down to earth conversation. This was a excellent show guys, keep up the great work.

  • @miguelterrero6577
    @miguelterrero6577 Год назад +51

    I hear Channing everyday on the radio….dude is funny and country and real as it gets. I saw him at a gas station once….big as a house.

  • @AustinKloudChloesPetRhino
    @AustinKloudChloesPetRhino Год назад +7

    I met Jr while he played for the Mariners back in the 1990’s… always one of my favorites. Mad respect for this man. 🙌

  • @sjbtdbify
    @sjbtdbify Год назад +2

    The way this GROWN man praises his Dad! 💪🏾💕💪🏾 Black fathers you are NECESSARY!!! Great show!

  • @tatou87
    @tatou87 Год назад +22

    Easily top 3 episode. Please bring Griffey back for another one. Such a great casual conversation with a great guy.

  • @pinswade
    @pinswade Год назад +62

    You can tell Jr. loved the conversation and didn’t want it to end. Y’all keep rockin!

    • @andrewanderson7912
      @andrewanderson7912 Год назад +8

      Yep. You can definitely tell is like he's just hanging with his boys. Very comfortable and love to see it.

  • @jamesbuell4480
    @jamesbuell4480 Год назад +3

    As a kid who grew up outside of Seattle in the late 80's / early 90's, "The Kid" was everything. 1 of 1 🐐

  • @strikershadow302
    @strikershadow302 Год назад +29

    For the guys to get Junior to sit down and have such an authentic and refreshing conversation was phenomenal. Keep on rising and giving us these great conversations fellas!

  • @armonieasley1788
    @armonieasley1788 Год назад +50

    This is one of the best interviews and it’s not even over! He’s apart of a lot our childhood! Gratitude 💯

  • @nmessai215
    @nmessai215 Год назад +29

    This was definitely the best episode of the pivot by far. You guys need to get more black baseball legends before the 2000’s. Definitely need to hear their stories

  • @deebrown4877
    @deebrown4877 Год назад +5

    I LOVED THIS INTERVIEW!! I'm a native Washingtonian and a lifelong Mariners fan. Still my favorite MLB player and Mariner player. I was 15 when Jr. was a rookie, and like so many of us fans, I was in awe. Such a legend and great person.

    • @smartwork8477
      @smartwork8477 Год назад

      Yeah, Ken Griffey was great! Question, are you interested in winning prizes in exchange for listening to one song?

  • @dwighthill5765
    @dwighthill5765 Год назад +4

    Ryan
    Fred
    Channing
    Thank you very much for this special podcast
    Griffey Jr is my absolute favorite baseball player of all time.
    You guys are awesome

  • @allstarvb
    @allstarvb Год назад +67

    Griffey is such a class act , thanks for another great episode guys 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @Cubafamilychronicless
    @Cubafamilychronicless Год назад +59

    The best interview ever! He constantly reminded me about how important it it as aparent to speak life into our kids. It doesn't matter how old you are, he said his dad was 36 when he learned how to fly.

  • @jmatos7872
    @jmatos7872 Год назад +8

    I literally screamed when I saw this headline. Ken is my absolute favorite baseball player, as a Latina and being raised by a single dad, you’re going to learn and know Baseball. 🎉🎉🎉😂😂❤❤

  • @thetruth7354
    @thetruth7354 Год назад +9

    This had to be one of funniest, most down to earth interviews by a star I've ever listened to. I was cracking up at the jokes and the ease of the interaction was flawless. GREAT interview Gentlemen!!!!

  • @GBSTYLE878
    @GBSTYLE878 Год назад +39

    This has been the best episode of the PIVOT. Also Channing didn't ask KGJ any SEX question that's a first. Keep up the great work guys. Love the podcast.

  • @angelreactztostuff1902
    @angelreactztostuff1902 Год назад +67

    Fred just be chilling 😂😂😂😂😂
    Can we do an episode on Fred? Would love to know more about Fred and his journey

    • @zacharydavidvbangura9873
      @zacharydavidvbangura9873 Год назад +3

      It will be so interesting to watch

    • @XlogicXX
      @XlogicXX Год назад +8

      That's the difference btwn the Pivot and iaa, no disrespect. I come here for the crew regardless of the guests. RC, FredT, and Channing killing the podcast game!

    • @T_gstead1
      @T_gstead1 Год назад +2

      You have to actually do the show in Pahokee, or at Glade central. You can bring on multiple guests at one time such as Santonio Holmes, Anquan Boldin, Janoris Jenkins others that either played with him or can explain the culture and what or why is it that this this tiny area in Palm Beach county known as the “Muck” consisting of Pahokee and Belle Glades produces and have produced the players they have.

    • @c0wboys4life
      @c0wboys4life Год назад

      @@XlogicXX What difference? Fred was doing the same thing on IAA lol

  • @twinstalkitup
    @twinstalkitup Год назад +6

    The GOAT! My favorite baseball player of all time. I’m from Tacoma Washington and would go up to watch the Kid play ball. The joy and love of the game I’m his eyes and in the way he played! Imagine if he didn’t suffer all of those injuries
    The GOAT! Great job fellas

  • @joshuabowen6919
    @joshuabowen6919 Год назад +4

    The best I've ever seen. Ken Griffey Jr. Prettiest swing I've ever seen.

  • @jakezarlingo3315
    @jakezarlingo3315 Год назад +10

    We absolutely need Ken Griffey Jr doing more media, this man is a treasure. The pivot delivered beyond expectations yet again. Good on ya fellas.

  • @Evapors
    @Evapors Год назад +49

    This was excellent. As a Father I really enjoyed this. Even him not knowing his grandfather. I use my platform to have these type of discussions on family! The best show hands down guys. Here for y’all!

  • @BffStylist
    @BffStylist Год назад +9

    This is one of the Most Powerful interviews. The tone, the energy, the vibe...EXCELLENCE at its BEST 👌🏾 👍🏾

  • @niggasmith3554
    @niggasmith3554 Год назад +3

    I grew up playing baseball. As a black kid growing up this was my idol! This man was definitely an inspiration for me!

    • @bunnyman6321
      @bunnyman6321 11 месяцев назад +1

      What happened to your career?

  • @Rodnyet
    @Rodnyet Год назад +28

    Love how The Pivot allows their guest to be relaxed enough to open up about things in their lives we may not hear in other interviews. Might be the best interview I've seen with Ken Griffey Jr. Great interview fellas 👏🏾👏🏾

  • @Fresco1914
    @Fresco1914 Год назад +24

    My dad to me: Son if your going to have a habit, make sure you can support it on your own..... (dad drank a beer here and there).....
    Dad to me: (as an adult) My dad asked me to go buy him a beer.
    Me: Dad if you can support your own habit....
    Dad: Gave me the dad look... lol Rest in Heaven Pops .....

  • @cpeezy02
    @cpeezy02 Год назад +14

    One of the purest swing I ever seen. 💪🏽💪🏽

  • @Actlikemjsmith
    @Actlikemjsmith Год назад +14

    Ken Griffey Jr. is one of my heros and the reason I played baseball and fell in love with the game. Dude is a great distance mentor. I'm looking up flying lessons lol

  • @iankenney6515
    @iankenney6515 Год назад +5

    So damn cool to see the goat (in my opinion) open up. Thank you guys.
    Growing up in Washington State watching Griffey Jr. In his prime was awesome!

  • @mg-kr8kr
    @mg-kr8kr Год назад +20

    I want another hour! This interview could go on for days!! Would love to hear more of the guys that would come over to the house when he was a kid, Willie Stargell, are you kidding me!!

    • @WGFavor
      @WGFavor Год назад +3

      Could you imagine the conversation with all those greats in the house?

    • @pabloblanco6484
      @pabloblanco6484 Год назад +4

      That name went above most peoples heads

  • @NORTREB
    @NORTREB Год назад +30

    GREATEST STORY that I’ve ever heard of “The Kid” playing with his Pops! Another Great Pivot! THANKS!

  • @lyfeofaj1565
    @lyfeofaj1565 Год назад +11

    I love when he got really comfortable!! To hear him let loose and talk like he was back in the locker room was great!!! I Loved this!!!

  • @spadelane27
    @spadelane27 Год назад +5

    Ken Griffey Jr. This was easily the most in depth interview I've ever seen from u.. and great job by the LB... Safety.. and RB.. keep doing what yall do 👏🏽 👏🏽 😇

  • @mrhaggard364
    @mrhaggard364 Год назад +15

    What a great interview.... always been a fan of Jr and Sr. The way he respects and always reveres his Father. I hope to build on my own relationship with my son. Who played baseball. The life lessons and jewels that are being dropped in this video are heart felt and definitely hits home.... Great job pivot.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @mac4730
    @mac4730 Год назад +17

    Jr. Will always be the greatest baseball player I’ve ever seen with my own eyes. Being Born in 87’ the year he was drafted I grew up in 90s where he was the 🐐 & always will be.

  • @SilkySalamandr
    @SilkySalamandr Год назад +6

    Being born and raised and Seattle, Ken Griffey Jr has been and always will be a respected ICON up here. This interview solidified why the pivot is what it is. I smiled and laughed most of the way thru.
    Thank you for this and big ups to the Seattle Mariners!

  • @troyslayback7058
    @troyslayback7058 Год назад +3

    This man is the GOAT 🐐. What he did how he did it. No steroids and still dominated that Era. The hat on backwards. He changed baseballs culture. What a great role model. Thank you for all those amazing years.

  • @mal2mic
    @mal2mic Год назад +3

    THIS IS BY FAR MY FAVORITE EPISODE!!! KEN GRIFFEY JR IS THAT DUDE!!!

  • @brycebligen0924
    @brycebligen0924 Год назад +27

    this has been one of the best interviews in the history of The Pivot. I love it. I'm a HUGE BASEBALL fan, so i love it. Mom got me watching Braves Baseball in the 90's so growing up for me I saw, Jr., Big Hurt, Crime Dog, Tony Gwynn, and ofcourse Barry. But a quick Jr. story, I remember before his last year, it was a slim chance he'd come play for my Bravos and when it didn't happened i was a little hurt lol. but such a wonderful interview. He and Andruw were two of the Best Defensive CFs i have ever seen play. I'm only 36 by the way so take that as context

  • @lyfeofaj1565
    @lyfeofaj1565 Год назад +16

    He was my hero as a kid!! After hearing this interview, I love him even more!! I heard things I've never heard before and learned so much more about him. Thank you so much The PIVOT for bringing this wonderful content to me.

  • @NODBEATSTVAndVIDEO
    @NODBEATSTVAndVIDEO Год назад +7

    Man ill just speak for us all!! We the people want Part 2 of this interview! This was a special one Guys!!💯🔥

  • @jbenson7300
    @jbenson7300 Год назад +4

    One of my favorite players of All time. He and Pittsburgh Barry Bonds are the reason I ever wanted to play baseball. This episode was a treat to watch.

  • @JessicaS620
    @JessicaS620 Год назад +10

    Griffey 😮! He is the nicest guy frfr! I’ve been a huge fan since elementary in 94. I cant count how many Mariners games I went to in Detroit! Now my kids play baseball and it’s my favorite time of year! Soooo happy about this interview!!👏🏽👏🏽

  • @jaker.3527
    @jaker.3527 Год назад +19

    This was pure education in conversation form. I needed this today. Thank you all for another gem!

  • @GingerVisionHouse
    @GingerVisionHouse Год назад +6

    An hour an a half with my favorite athlete of all-time. What an experience. Wow.

  • @ryankatai7687
    @ryankatai7687 Год назад +21

    You boys so different. You continue to impress with who you get on the Pivot & how you chop it up so effortlessly. You can tell how comfortable your guests are. Also s/o Griffey. As different as he is from the rest of us, he’s also so relatable- a kid who just wanna play ball

  • @michealjefferson7998
    @michealjefferson7998 Год назад +14

    Wow! Best interaction I’ve seen KGJ have in an “interview”. He could have went another hour! Shout Out to The Pivot Man!!!

  • @moultryhoward
    @moultryhoward Год назад +5

    Wow guy’s you just keep upping the bar. This is by far one ☝🏾 of the most interesting exchanges to date. I applaud 👏🏾 this segment indeed. The gems that were dropped is insurmountable. PIVOT you are by far the best podcast out there! KGJ you are humble and NORMAL 😂❤

  • @shoes4vee
    @shoes4vee Год назад +1

    A round of applause for this conversation. These guys don't interview. They allow the guest to give insight on another aspect of their life.

  • @Xtrekker1
    @Xtrekker1 Год назад +16

    Great to see my guys stay in fan mode THE ENTIRE SHOW.. Ken Griffey Jr. is a true superstar!! My guys are shook for real! I can’t stop laughing.

  • @23WAL
    @23WAL Год назад +15

    Top of the line Athletes on the Pivot! Hall of Famers that are classy and inspiring. KG Jr.! A real living legend! He did it the right way!

  • @WarriorEsoteric
    @WarriorEsoteric Год назад +1

    Seattle native here, watched Griffey hit several home runs live in person, what a honor it was, a true legend and in my opinion the greatest player in MLB history

  • @hubertsumlin9697
    @hubertsumlin9697 Год назад +2

    When they asked him about the difference between confident and cocky...that was some real wisdom right there. Simple but true.

  • @nomoapass
    @nomoapass Год назад +17

    Ken Griffey Jr is legit funny I gotta say! That story of the fan crossing the line is too funny 😂

  • @jcb9295
    @jcb9295 Год назад +10

    Shout out to The Pivot for bringing a legend on!!! Ken Griffey Jr. changed the game for sure!

  • @elliottking6508
    @elliottking6508 Год назад +2

    There is nothing better than seeing idols and greats, talk and chat in an atmosphere where they can laugh and give the flowers that they deserve. This was an amazing interview. KGJ is even more dope than when I watched him as a kid.

  • @juniorsimmons6174
    @juniorsimmons6174 Год назад +5

    This is how you guide and interview. You let them tell their story. This is a great interview. Congrats guys on your success!!!!

  • @JohnCBlandII
    @JohnCBlandII Год назад +44

    What a dope episode! Ken is hilarious and humble even after so much greatness. Oh and…he’s definitely not normal. 😂
    Amazing guest to book. Keep’em coming!

  • @laurenjessica
    @laurenjessica Год назад +13

    The way I had every pair of Griffey's growing up and ain't play a lick of baseball! lol

  • @Gainzilla903
    @Gainzilla903 Год назад +4

    I don’t watch baseball now but growing up I rooted for the Reds! Even attempted to play baseball all because Ken Griffey Jr! This was a dope ass episode

  • @DirtyCuttinScoundrel
    @DirtyCuttinScoundrel Год назад +19

    You can see his personality coming through as the interview progressed what great about the podcast

  • @charleswjr80
    @charleswjr80 Год назад +6

    Ken Griffey Jr was my favorite baseball player. If it wasn't for injuries he would have broken Hank Aarons's Home Run record. IMO, Great Interview!

    • @stackzdollaz9508
      @stackzdollaz9508 10 месяцев назад

      Definitely. He would of had all the records

  • @usarmy2k
    @usarmy2k Год назад +2

    GREAT INTERVIEW!!! Much respect to Ken Griffey Jr. A true Icon and Legend!

  • @_Tahmar
    @_Tahmar Год назад +1

    Just when I thought I couldn’t admire Griffey more than I already did…this happened! Salute the King