KEN GRIFFEY JR.
Baseball • Donruss
Sport & Year
Baseball • 2021
Brand & Set
Panini - Donruss
Card Number
#253
Card Type
Veteran / Hall of Fame
Rarity
Parallel
Parallel Variant & Language
Yellow Optic / Yellow Laser • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Excellent-Mint 6 to Near-Mint 7
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (PSA 10): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies of this specific yellow laser parallel have recently sold on eBay for between $2.50 and $9.00 depending on shipping costs. Graded Gem Mint copies vary based on the specific holographic pattern popularity.
Condition Details
Moderate top-to-bottom centering issues (bottom heavy). Visible surface scratches or dust particles appear across the central image. Corners show slight softening likely from handling before being sleeved.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The card exhibits centering issues and visible surface imperfections. The cost of grading would likely exceed the market value of the returned grade (likely a PSA 7 or 8).
Card Description
Ken Griffey Jr. is shown in his Seattle Mariners away grey jersey, following through on a swing. The card uses an unlicensed design (no team logos) with a vibrant yellow sunburst/laser holographic background. It identifies him as an Outfielder (OF) from Seattle.
Notable Features
Features the modern Donruss 'D' logo and a laser-style refractive foil finish. This is part of the 'Retro Series' subset within the 2021 Donruss Baseball release.
Authentication Notes
Card stock and holographic pattern are consistent with Panini Donruss 2021 production. Font styling for 'KEN GRIFFEY JR.' and the position badge matches official set standards. No major counterfeit concerns.
Scanned: 2026-07-20T00:40:05.395918