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Hack Wilson - real:
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Sccit:
griffey

MistaNova:
Justin Smoak

Remedy360:
^ LOL

In terms of stature and perception, I think it'll be hard for anyone to pass Griffey. The Mariners were a completely irrelevant franchise until he came on the scene in the early 90's and dude was the first person the average fan really paid attention to on a national basis. He just had all the charisma in the world and made the game look easier than anyone. Ultimately, I feel like the way dude left should actually influence that but most people forgave him and remember the good times. As far as the Mariners, Edgar Martinez was much more loyal and put up pretty amazing numbers himself, but I just don't think he'll ever be viewed the same way.

Overall, I think Russell Wilson definitely has a chance to get up there especially when you consider potential accomplishments, but in the eyes of a lot of people it'll probably always be Griffey.

Also, I don't think the average fan will ever appreciate a guy like Big Walt cause of how little credit O-Lineman get in general but there's certainly a case to be made as far as overall talent. I remember Mike Holmgren who coached guys like Jerry Rice, Joe Montana, Brett Favre, etc said Walter Jones was by the far the most talented athlete he was ever associated with.
  :D

DJ SUGAFREE QUIK:
I'm not from seattle, of course if I was rich i'd have a summer home there  :) i'd have to say Griffey.  Mariners management are to blame for him being gone.  He wanted the team to get some bullpen & pitching help but only did that after they traded him. 
My favorite seattle sports players.
Steve Largent
Dave Krieg
Tom Chambers
Early 90's Sonics players[kemp, payton, pierce, mc millan, schrempf, mc daniel]

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