Ken Griffey Jr. produced the sweetest swing in MLB history, from hitting the iconic Warehouse at Camden Yards to inspiring countless YouTube videos showcasing his legendary form. The Swingman’s swagger included Nintendo games, Nike commercials and Home Run Derby battles with Sammy Sosa. But it is Griffey’s often over-shadowed defensive greatness that inspired Nike Sportswear to release a collection paying homage to the home-run stealing, wall climbing, diving-so-hard-the-pads-of-the-stadium-fall-off catches of the Kid.
The NSW Golden Gloves Collection from The Game Plan by Champs Sports drops June 8 in-store and online.