Ken Griffey Jr.
Baseball • Upper Deck Baseball Series 1
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1989
Brand & Set
Upper Deck - Upper Deck Baseball Series 1
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 - $100, Graded PSA 9: $150 - $300, Graded PSA 10: $1,000+
Recent Sales
Recent raw examples have sold on eBay ranging between $50 and $120 depending on exact condition and centering.
Condition Details
Card appears to be housed inside a screw-down holder, making a precise surface and corner evaluation difficult. Based on visible areas, centering is generally acceptable, but potential minor edge and corner wear may be present upon removal.
Grading Recommendation
Worth professional grading if condition is verified as Near Mint-Mint or better after removing from the older holder. A high grade (PSA 9 or 10) significantly increases value.
Card Description
Features Ken Griffey Jr. of the Seattle Mariners in an outfielder position, smiling with a bat over his shoulder, wearing a Mariners cap with the 'S' logo. The iconic white-bordered design with the Upper Deck hologram logo in the top left and the 'Rookie' star logo.
Notable Features
Rookie Card designation, iconic #1 card in the groundbreaking 1989 Upper Deck set, Hall of Fame player.
Authentication Notes
Needs to be removed from the holder to check for the official Upper Deck holographic security feature on the back, which is crucial for distinguishing authentic copies from common reprints.
Scanned: 2026-09-14T23:07:53.787008