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The Seattle Mariners legend and Baseball Hall of Famer is now a credentialed photographer at several marquee sporting events.

Brady Farkas on the most recent 'Refuse to Lose' podcast.

By this point, you've likely seen many documentaries, highlight videos and features about Seattle Mariners legend Ken Griffey Jr.

But we haven't seen one quite like this before:

As noted by Front Office Sports, Griffey will be featured by NBC in an upcoming production ahead of the Masters Golf Tournament, chronicling his rise in photography. It's called "Photographer No. 24."

Griffey has been seen taking pictures at several marquee sporting events over the last few years, from the World Series to the World Baseball Classic to NFL games to the Masters.

He famously delivered an iconic shot of Rory McIlroy in 2025 as McIIroy won the event to complete the career grand slam.

Ken Griffey Jr. photographs on the second hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Michael Madrid-Imagn ImagesKen Griffey Jr. photographs on the second hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Michael Madrid-Imagn Images

While nearly every Griffey feature out there focuses on his trademark swing, swagger in the outfield or cultural impact, this one accomplishes something different: Making Griffey seem human.

For someone who was so gifted on the field, this feature shows the struggles that he endured in trying to capture great moments at the Masters. In some ways, it makes Griffey seem like a rookie again.

You can watch the trailer below:

About Griffey

One of the best players in baseball history, Griffey spent 22 seasons in the big leagues with the Mariners, Cincinnati Reds and Chicago White Sox. He hit 630 home runs and drove in 1,836 runs in that time, posting a .284 career average.

An 13-time All-Star and a seven-time Silver Slugger, Griffey was also a 10-time Gold Glover, a three-time Home Run Derby champion and an MVP winner (1997). 

He was also one of the most popular athletes of the 1990s, appearing in moves like "Little Big League," and on cereal boxes. He also was the cover man for several video games bearing his name and likeness. His backward hat became a staple of fashion that still resonates to this day.

He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2016 and joins Edgar Martinez and Ichiro Suzuki as the only Mariners in Cooperstown. His No. 24 is retired by the organization.

Also in the news for the Mariners

--The newest episode of the 'Refuse to Lose' podcast is out, talking about a certain lineup issue the Mariners are going to face multiple times this season. We also get the scoop on the Cleveland Guardians from Guardians expert Justin Lada of 'Locked on Guardians.'

--Opening Day is Thursday (7:10 p.m. PT). Myself and Teren Kowatsch will both be live at T-Mobile Park all day.

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