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

$250.00USD

PSA Graded Card - Certification #71799184 - Grade: MINT 9

The 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. Star Rookie card (#1) is widely regarded as one of the most iconic baseball rookie cards of the modern era. The card features a close-up color photograph of a youthful Ken Griffey Jr. smiling, wearing a blue Seattle Mariners cap with a yellow 'S'. It includes a white border, with a gold and green bar running vertically along the right edge, accented with a star and the word 'Rookie' inside a circle at the bottom right. The Upper Deck logo is present at the lower left. The back of the card (not visible) typically offers statistics and biographical information. Being the first card in Upper Deck’s inaugural 1989 baseball set, it is highly desirable for collectors. The card is notable for using high-quality photography and printing techniques, including a hologram on the back to prevent counterfeiting (not seen in this image). The PSA slab indicates this card is graded Mint 9, with sharp corners and strong centering visible through the case. No autographs, memorabilia, or refractors existed for this specific base card. The rookie designation and its place as #1 in the set make it a key piece for both Griffey and modern hobby history.