1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr #1 Star Rookie PSA 8

The 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. Star Rookie #1 is widely considered the most iconic baseball card of the modern era. Serving as the premier card in Upper Deck's inaugural set, this card captured the youthful energy and sweet swing of "The Kid" just as he was set to take the baseball world by storm.

Graded PSA 8, this Star Rookie parallel represents a cornerstone piece for any serious sports card collection, celebrating one of the most beloved and naturally gifted players in Major League Baseball history.

Card Details

• Year: 1989
• Set: Upper Deck
• Card Number: 1
• Parallel: Star Rookie
• Grading Company: PSA
• Grade: 8

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 48478
• Population in Higher Grades: 40035
• Total Graded Population: 137711

Career Highlights

• Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2016.
• Played for the Seattle Mariners (1989-1999, 2009-2010), Cincinnati Reds (2000-2008), and Chicago White Sox (2008).
• Named American League MVP in 1997.
• Selected as an All-Star 13 times (1990-2000, 2004, 2007).
• Won 10 consecutive Gold Glove Awards from 1990 to 1999.
• Led the American League in home runs in 1994, 1997, 1998, and 1999.
• Shares the Major League record for most consecutive games with a home run.
• Inducted into both the Mariners Hall of Fame and the Reds Hall of Fame.