Hallmark "At the Ballpark Series: Ken Griffey Jr." Christmas Ornament, 1999
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Artifact Overview
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
1999
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Dill Rhodus of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2979
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
MARINERS
on back of ornament:
GRIFFEY / 24 / 99
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Ken Griffey Jr. / At the Ballpark / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Fourth in the At the Ballpark Series. / Look for series verification 4 on this ornament. / In the June 1987 free-agent draft, Ken Griffey Jr. was / the first-round, first pick of the Seattle Mariners. The / left-hander has since become one of the few players to / hit more than 55 home runs in a single season. On two / occasions, he hit 3 home runs in a single game. His career / total of grand-slam homers has climbed to 9. / Awarded / the A.L. Golden Glove, the star outfielder was named / to the All-Star team 8 years in a row and was A.L. MVP / in 1997. Ken Griffey Jr. and his dad, Ken Griffey Sr., / made baseball history-as the first father and son to play / on the same major league club at the same time. / This series honors a different baseball great each year. / Sculpted by / Dill Rhodus / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
GENUINE / MERCHANDISE / Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used / with permission of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. / (C) 1999 Score Board Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI4037
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