Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza inducted into Hall of Fame (Yahoo Sports)

Two players who began their careers at opposite ends of the spectrum nearly three decades ago ended up in the same place on Sunday - with their names etched on plaques at the Baseball Hall of Fame. For Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza, the culmination of their long journeys was tinged with tears all around. ''I stand up here humbled and overwhelmed,'' Griffey said, staring out at his family and tens of thousands of fans.