KEN GRIFFEY JR. | 1989 UPPER DECK 1 | STAR ROOKIE | PSA MINT 9
$250.00USD
PSA Graded Card - Certification #61063045 - Grade: MINT 9
This card is the legendary 'Star Rookie' #1 from the inaugural 1989 Upper Deck Baseball set, featuring Ken Griffey Jr. The card showcases a young Griffey in his Seattle Mariners uniform, smiling broadly with a bat resting on his shoulder. The design features a clean white border, a vertical green/gold gradient bar on the right, and a prominent 'Rookie' star emblem. The Upper Deck logo is present in the lower left corner. This card marked a revolutionary moment for sports cards due to Upper Deck's high-quality printing, vivid photography, and anti-counterfeit hologram (on back, not visible in scan). Observed condition is strong, with sharp corners, centered borders, and no visible creasing (PSA graded Mint 9). This card is one of the most famous and iconic baseball rookie cards ever produced, representing the dawn of premium sports cards.
Card Details:
Subject: KEN GRIFFEY JR.
Card Name: 1989 UPPER DECK
Card Number: 1
Variety: STAR ROOKIE
Team: Seattle Mariners
Other Teams: Cincinnati Reds, Chicago White Sox