Ken Griffey Jr. set fire to the American League in 1997, posting League-high marks in home runs (56) and RBI (146) en route to winning his only American League MVP Award. The lithe centerfielder hit .304, earned an All-Star berth, and won both Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Awards for a Mariner team that won the American League West Division title for only the second time in franchise history. Griffey, who retired with 630 career home runs, was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2016, with a record 99.3% of the vote.

     This gray, button down road jersey has “SEATTLE” sewn across the chest in navy blue, teal, and white tackle twill. “GRIFFEY” is sewn across the back shoulders in navy blue and teal tackle twill over a matching gray nameplate. “24” is sewn on the back in navy blue and teal tackle twill. A Jackie Robinson 50th Anniversary patch is sewn on the right shoulder above a Russell Athletic logo, and a Mariners 20th Anniversary patch is sewn on the left sleeve. Navy blue piping accents the front of the jersey. Russell Athletic size “48” and “1997” tags are sewn on the front left tail of the jersey, with attached “100% Polyester” and “2’ Extra Body Length” flags. This jersey shows light to moderate wear and comes with a LOA from noted game used jersey expert Dave Miedema.

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