On this episode of Destroy: Never…
Did you know Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. ran for president in 1996? Ok, not technically, but his bi-partisan style of play that united both baseball fans and non-baseball fans alike inspired Nike to create a faux presidential campaign for him during the 1996 election year. His swing? The sweetest thing ever. His swag? Influential. His character? Patriotic. We’re unboxing the bumper stickers, pins, cards, and more to remember this historical event for the first time in decades. Regardless of the election’s outcome, we all know Ken definitely won the nation’s popular vote.
To quote his potential 2024 running mate and Air Force 1 connoisseur Robbie Digital, “It’s not what the swoosh can do for you, but what you can do for the swoosh.”
These Ken Griffey Jr. artifacts have been supplied by the Department of Nike Archives.
0:00 - Welcome to Destroy: Never
0:52 - Mariners hat
0:58 Griffey for Prez
1:16 The unveiling
2:08 Lil’ Penny x Ken Griffey Jr
2:45 Signed baseball
3:12 Rushmore Robbie
3:16 - Griffey Max
3:42 - Griffey’s note to Phil
3:49 Outro
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