Ken Griffey Jr.
Baseball • Upper Deck Baseball
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1989
Brand & Set
Upper Deck - Upper Deck Baseball
Card Number
1
Card Type
Rookie Card
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint-Mint (NM-MT 8)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $50 - $150, Graded PSA 9: $200 - $400, Graded PSA 10: $1,500 - $3,000+
Recent Sales
Recent sales of 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #1 vary widely based on condition and grading company, with PSA 9 examples consistently trading around $250-$350.
Condition Details
Visible within a screw-down holder, the card appears clean on the reverse with well-preserved text, clear stats, and sharp corners, though exact edge wear and centering cannot be fully verified without removing from the holder.
Grading Recommendation
Highly recommended for professional grading if the front surface and corners are pristine, as a PSA 9 or PSA 10 commands a significant premium over raw condition.
Card Description
The reverse displays biographical information mentioning his father Ken Griffey Sr., minor league stats from 1988 with San Bernardino and Vermont, team details as an outfielder for the Seattle Mariners, and a holographic Upper Deck security logo at the bottom.
Notable Features
Iconic #1 rookie card of Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr., featuring the official Upper Deck hologram on the reverse.
Authentication Notes
The presence of the distinctive Upper Deck hologram on the back is a primary indicator of authenticity for 1989 Upper Deck cards, helping distinguish real cards from common counterfeits.
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