KEN GRIFFEY JR. | 1989 UPPER DECK 1 | STAR ROOKIE | PSA MINT 9

$250.00USD

PSA Graded Card - Certification #61063038 - Grade: MINT 9

This is the iconic 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. Star Rookie card (#1), featuring a young Ken Griffey Jr. in a Seattle Mariners cap with a bright smile and holding a bat over his shoulder. The card uses a clean, white border with a headshot set against a subtle out-of-focus background. The lower right displays the 'Rookie' star logo, and the team position 'OF' (Outfielder) is present in the upper right. The Upper Deck logo is in the bottom left. Card condition is strong with sharp corners and centered image, as indicated by the PSA 9 Mint grading in the case. The design is notable for its high-quality photography and superior print production, which marked a breakthrough in trading card standards in the late 1980s. This card is the most famous rookie card of Ken Griffey Jr. and the key card of the inaugural Upper Deck set, helping to change the hobby landscape by introducing anti-counterfeiting holograms and premium card stock.