Guessing Obscure Atlanta Braves Players From the Past: 10/18/2023

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The daily trivia game ‘Immaculate Grid’ has been a fun and exciting challenge for baseball fans. We wanted to create something similar related to the Atlanta Braves. Welcome to House That Hank Built’s latest series: Guessing Obscure Braves Players From the Past! Missed yesterday’s? Play here.

We will give you five hints at a random player that donned an Atlanta Braves jersey and see if you can guess from there! Have fun and no cheating! Here we go!

Hint #1: This player spent a total of 19 seasons in the MLB. During that time, he made appearances for the following teams: The Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves and Seattle Mariners.

Hint #2: During his 19 season career, this player wore the following jersey numbers: 30, 6, 33, 22 and 25. For the Atlanta Braves, he wore number 22.

Do you think you know it already? If so, jump to the last slide to check your answer. If not, use the next page for more hints.

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Hint #3: This player was a 3X all-star. He won two World Series titles across his MLB career. He was awarded the All-Star Game Most Valuable player once and finished in the top 25 in regular season MVP voting twice.

Hint #4: This player was a left-handed hitting and throwing outfielder and first baseman. He was with the Braves from 1986 through the first part of 1988.

Hint #5: This player had a successful professional baseball career but his son, whom he was teammates with at one time, may be more well known. His son is often referred to as having the sweetest swing in MLB history.

Do you know it now? If so, check your answer on the last page. If not, click to the next slide anyway to see if you remember this player in a Braves jersey.

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Answer: Ken Griffey

Ken Griffey was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in 1969. He made his MLB debut for the organization in 1973. This is where he spent the biggest part of his career but found his way to the Atlanta Braves in 1986.

For the Atlanta Braves, Griffey appeared in a total of 271 games. During this stretch, he hit .285 with 49 home runs and 251 runs batted in.

After 19 seasons in the big leagues, Griffey called it quits in 1991 and enjoyed watching his son, Ken Griffey Jr. continue his legacy in Hall of Fame fashion.

Did you get today’s? If so, look to continue your streak tomorrow. If not, tomorrow is a great day to start a streak!

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