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Ken Griffey Jr. poses with his father, Ken Griffey Sr. while playing in the Class A California League in April 1988. While playing together on the Mariners in 1990, the duo hit back-to-back homers, the only father-son pair in history to do so. (V.J. Lovero/SI)
GALLERY: Like Father, Like Son (or Daughter)
During a Pedro Martinez-Roger Clemens showdown in Game 3 of the 2003 ALCS, Yankees bench coach Don Zimmer, 73, lunged toward the Red Sox right hander and ending up with a faceful of Fenway sod. Later in the game New York reliever Jeff Nelson and right fielder Karim Garcia got into a fight with a Fenway Park groundskeeper after he cheered for Boston in the Yankees’ bullpen. (AP)
GALLERY: Notorious Basebrawls
Carlos Gomez ducks out of the way as teammate Ryan Braun tries to douse him with water following the Brewers 4-3 win over the Giants. Gomez went 3-for-4 with a run and RBI in the game. (Morry Gash/AP)
GALLERY: Ballplayers Doused by Coolers
Atlanta Braves catcher Evan “El Oso Blanco” Gattis took a four-year break from baseball and embarked on a spiritual journey, then returned to the game with a clear mind and a lethal bat. (Pouya Dianat for SI)
In one of the more embarrassing revelations about Alex Rodriguez, a former A-Rod fling told US Weekly in 2009 that he had two painted portraits of himself as a centaur hanging above his bed. “He was so vain,” the ex told the magazine. “He had not one, but two painted portraits of himself as a centaur. You know, the half man, half horse figure? It was ridiculous.” (Photo composite by Dave Kaye/SI.com; Photo credits: Walter Iooss Jr./SI, Colin Anderson/Brand X/Getty Images)
GALLERY: A’Rod’s Most Embarrassing Moments
Ken “The Kid” Griffey was taken No. 1 overall straight out of high school. With his beautiful, majestic swing and spectacular defense in center ield, Griffey quickly became one of the game’s most celebrated players. He retired in the middle of his 22nd season, after enjoying a Hall of Fame career (though injuries marred the second half of it). The 13-time All-Star ranks fifth all time with 630 homers. He won 10 consecutive Gold Gloves and the AL MVP in 1997. (VJ Lovero/SI)
GALLERY: No. 1 MLB Draft Picks Since 1985
Red Sox Carl Yastrzemski glares at the umpire after getting called out on strikes during game 1 of the 1967 World Series. (Walter Iooss Jr./SI)
Sandy Amoros (15), Don Bessent (46) and Duke Snider (4) celebrate in the Brooklyn Dodgers’ locker room after beating Pittsburgh in Sept. 1956. ( John G. Zimmerman/SI)
Members of the 1968 St. Louis Cardinals — manager Red Schoendienst (2), Roger Maris (9), Tim McCarver (15), Orlando Cepeda (30), (Middle L-R) Bob Gibson (45), Curt Flood (21), Julian Javier (25), Mike Shannon (18), Dal Maxvill (27), and Lou Brock (20) — pose during a team photo shoot at Busch Memorial Stadium. (Neil Leifer/SI)
Mike Piazza plays the drums in the basement of Dodger Stadium in May 1998. (VJ Lovero)
GALLERY: Rare Photos of Mike Piazza
On this day in 2006, Michael Barrett shows his displeasure at A.J. Pierzynski by punching him in the face. The incident igniteed a bench-clearing brawl between the White Sox and Cubs which led to a 15-minute delay and four ejections during the White Sox’s 7-0 victory at U.S. Cellular Field. (AP)
Yogi Berra, wearing one of his most famous sayings on his shirt, poses for SI photographer Walter Iooss Jr. in 1984. (Walter Iooss Jr./SI)
GALLERY: Classic Photos of Yogi Berra
Dodgers hurler Sandy Koufax unleashes a pitch during the 1966 World Series against the Orioles in the 1966 World Series. (Herb Scharfman/SI)
Don Zimmer is photographed by the great Neil Leifer before a April 2006 game at Yankee Stadium. (Neil Leifer/SI)
Ted Williams receives some hitting advice from Babe Ruth during a 1948 spring training game. (Icon SMI)
GALLERY: Classic Photos of Babe Ruth
