KEN GRIFFEY JR. | 1989 UPPER DECK 1 | STAR ROOKIE | PSA NM-MT 8

$100.00USD

PSA Graded Card - Certification #113291608 - Grade: NM-MT 8

This iconic card features a close-up, color photograph of a young Ken Griffey Jr. smiling in a Seattle Mariners cap, with a baseball bat visible over his shoulder. The design is clean and modern for its era, with a white border, Upper Deck logo in the bottom left, and a 'Star Rookie' badge at the bottom right. The player's name 'Ken Griffey Jr.' appears in simple black font along the lower edge. The card is slabbed in a PSA case and is graded Near Mint-Mint 8 (NM-MT 8). Visual elements emphasize the player's youth and potential, as the photo has a soft, natural lighting with a gradient green gold side border and 'OF' position denotation. The 1989 Upper Deck release was groundbreaking for its use of higher-quality card stock, anti-counterfeiting holograms, and full-color photography on both fronts and backs. This #1 card is renowned as one of the most sought-after modern rookie cards, often recognized for ushering in the premium era of trading cards. Notable distinguishing features include the green and brown border stripe, the Upper Deck hologram on the reverse (not visible here), and the classic Star Rookie emblem. The card is among the most instantly recognizable in the hobby.