Updated: Jun 7, 2004, 2:55 PM

Vote: Ken Griffey Jr., Comeback Kid?


In 2001, Ken Griffey Jr. hurt his hamstring in spring training. In 2002 he tore the patellar tendon in his right knee and tore his right hamstring. In 2003, he dislocated his right shoulder.

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Griffey is sitting on 498 home runs.
Thus far in 2004, he is tied for the major league lead with 17 home runs, has helped the Reds to first place in the NL Central and is just two home runs away from becoming the 20th member of the 500 Home Run Club.

Has Griffey's resurgence surprised you? Cast your vote now!


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  • 1) After Griffey's recent string of injuries, did you ever think he would regain his form?
  • 2) How impressive is hitting 500 home runs?
  • 3) Now that he is approaching 500 home runs, is Ken Griffey a first-ballot Hall of Famer?
  • 4) Who is the best player in the major leagues right now?
  • 5) What is the main reason the Reds have not made the postseason since Griffey joined the team in 2000?
  • 6) Joe Morgan believes Griffey was the best player of the '90s. Do you agree?
  • 7) Griffey is 34 years old. How many home runs will he hit in his career?

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