Ken Griffey Jr.

[Bannermania]

has announced his retirement, effective immediately.

I..I dunno what to do... he's the Kid!! I know he's past it, but.. IT'S KEN GRIFFEY!

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/baseball/mlb/06/02/griffey.retiring.ap/index.html?eref=BrkNews

SEATTLE (AP) -- Seattle Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu says Ken Griffey Jr. is retiring.

Wakamatsu made the announcement before Wednesday night's game against Minnesota. Griffey's retirement is effective immediately.

The 40-year-old Griffey was one of baseball's greatest players before injuries began to take their toll. The perennial All-Star outfielder ranks fifth on the career home run list with 630.

 

[Meat77]

Not really surprising - he was a guy that went a year too long.

Definitely one of the all time greats though