Linda Cohn recounts tense Ken Griffey Jr. interview on SportsCenter
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
On the latest episode of Rich Eisen’s podcast 'This Was SportsCenter,' Linda Cohn remembered her tense 2014 interview with Ken Griffey Jr. after his retirement. The interview, which was meant to promote baseball cards, quickly turned uncomfortable as Griffey appeared disinterested and even rude. Cohn expressed surprise at his demeanor during the live broadcast. Following the episode, Griffey publicly apologized for his behavior, citing he was unwell during the interview. Cohn reflected on the incident, emphasizing that athletes are human and should not be put on pedestals.
- •Cohn interviewed Griffey Jr. during a 2014 SportsCenter episode.
- •Griffey appeared disinterested and rude during the interview.
- •He later apologized publicly, citing illness.
- •Cohn emphasized the importance of viewing athletes as humans.
- •The podcast revisits iconic SportsCenter moments from the past.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Linda Cohn recalls infamous Ken Griffey Jr. ‘SportsCenter’ interview: ‘He wanted to be anywhere else’
"Rich Eisen’s This Was SportsCenter podcast series has been a great opportunity to relive some of the most iconic moments from ESPN’s flagship show’s past. The latest episode, featuring longtime ESPN and SportsCenter host Linda Cohn, provided plenty of those. But not all of those iconic moments felt positive in the moment. Before she became a staple…
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