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 (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $50 - $150, Graded PSA 9: $300 - $500, Graded PSA 10: $1,500 - $3,000+
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales range from $60 to $120 depending on exact corner sharpness and surface cleanliness. PSA 9 and PSA 10 copies command significant premiums on eBay and major auction houses.
Condition Details
Card is enclosed in a screw-down holder which appears to have some plastic wrap and trapped debris. Centering looks relatively good on the inner card, but corners and edges need raw inspection outside the holder. Minor surface wear may be present on the holder.
Grading Recommendation
Strongly recommended to have professionally graded by PSA or BGS if the card can safely achieve an 8 or higher upon removal from the holder, due to the iconic status and high value of this specific rookie card.
Card Description
Features Ken Griffey Jr. of the Seattle Mariners in an outfielder (OF) position, smiling with a bat over his shoulder, wearing a Mariners cap with the 'S' logo. The card features the classic 1989 Upper Deck hologram and design layout.
Notable Features
Widely considered one of the most iconic rookie cards of the modern era, featuring the official Upper Deck 'Rookie' star logo in the lower left of the photo frame.
Authentication Notes
Key authentication points include checking for the presence and clarity of the official Upper Deck hologram on the reverse, crisp font printing, and proper card stock thickness. Beware of counterfeit versions commonly found in the hobby.
Scanned: 2026-09-14T23:07:37.065491