{"id":93958,"date":"2010-06-03T17:28:52","date_gmt":"2010-06-03T22:28:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nicekicks.com\/?p=93958"},"modified":"2022-09-15T21:16:17","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T02:16:17","slug":"out-of-the-park-tribute-to-air-griffey-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/out-of-the-park-tribute-to-air-griffey-line\/","title":{"rendered":"Out of the Park: A Tribute to the Air Griffey Line"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Yesterday, Ken Griffey Jr. officially announced his retirement after 22 seasons of baseball. Whether or not you followed America&#8217;s Game closely over the past two decades, it was hard not to be captivated by the one they called Junior. The once brash youngster made a name for himself with his dazzling outfield plays and his seamless swing. His 22 years of play also saw one of the best signature lines of any Nike athlete. We take a look back at some of the Nike cleats and trainers that helped make the Kid a household name during his playing days and immortal among sneaker heads.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Nike Diamond Fury &#8217;94<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>Before Junior got his own signature line, he endorsed the &#8217;94 version  of the Nike Diamond Fury. The cleats and trainer featured a loud black and  teal upper with &#8220;JR&#8221; on the tongue and a metallic 24 embroidered on the  collar. Think the baseball version of the <a title=\"Nike Air Up Page\" href=\"\/nike-air-up-2\/\">Nike Air Up<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Nike Air Griffey Max 1<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>The Griffey Max 1 was a classic trainer whose cleated counterpart held up on the diamond. It is literally the shoe that started it all for Griffey. The Griffey Max 1 marked new territory as it was the first time a baseball player had his name on the shoe. This past summer, the original Griffey caught a second life as it was retroed to the delight of many sneaker enthusiasts.? From the &#8220;Fresh Waters&#8221; to the &#8220;Volt&#8221; colorway, each one was nothing less than a hit!<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Nike Air Griffey Max 2<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>Backwards cap and all, Griffey had a landmark season in &#8217;97 as he hit 56 home runs and took home the AL MVP Award.  The Kid&#8217;s first MVP season saw the launch of his second signature the Nike Griffey Max 2.  Emerald hints and Air Max cushioning were carried over from the original, but the strap was ditched in favor of carbon fiber detail.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Nike Air Griffey Max 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Kid proved he still had it, cranking out 19 homers to edge out Jim Thome in the 1998 Home Run Derby. A leather upper complimented by Air Max cushioning and a metallic swooshed leather cross strap made these one of the meanest Griffey designs yet. No retro plans have been made public but one can only hope.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Nike Total Air Griffey<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nike took Total Air Cushioning full circle in 1999 using it on the <a title=\"Nike Total Air Foamposite Max Page\" href=\"\/nike-total-air-foamposite-max\/\">Foamposite Max&#8217;s<\/a>, the Pillars, and even the Jerome Bettis training shoe. The Griffey line was no exception as it used the cushioning in the trainer version complimented with a shark tooth design reminiscent of the Air Jordan V. A host of colorways were released in this popular but oft forgotten Griffey.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Nike Air Griffey Max GD 2<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 2000&#8217;s saw the Kid transition to the Man. A relocation to the Cincinnati Red&#8217;s, where his father once played, opened a new chapter for his career. The hometown hero would wear number 30 in honor of Ken Sr. and eventually change numbers to 3 in tribute to his three children. Unfortunately, injuries hampered his production and placed him in a mentor roll as opposed to superstar. His near decade in Cincy saw a plethora of signature shoes that ranged from low-tops to Shox. The Griffey Game Day II is probably the most memorable and will return in retro fashion this summer.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Nike Air Max Swingman Remix<\/h3>\n<p>After a brief stint with the Chicago White Sox, the Kid came back to Seattle to finish up his historic career. Nike made note of this releasing the Air Max Swingman Remix as a tribute to Griffey&#8217;s legendary career. Similar to the 1\/2 Cent or the Spizike, the Swingman Remix drew inspiration from prior Griffey models. Like earlier models, the Swingman Remix was released as a trainer and as a cleat. Both versions were incredibly popular as they were seen not only on Jr., but players of all levels including many notable MLB stars.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Thank you<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the past 22 seasons, Griffey has set the standard as an example of excellence on and off the field. 13 All-Star Games, 11 Silver Slugger Awards, and 10 Golden Gloves make Junior one of the greatest players to ever grace the diamond. Backwards hats, an amazing advertising campaign, and a winning smile solidified his place in pop culture. In addition, these qualities undoubtedly appealed to fans of all sports.? His highlights and amazing Nike line will allow his legacy to live on for generations to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yesterday, Ken Griffey Jr. officially announced his retirement after 22 seasons of baseball. 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