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

$90.00USD

PSA Graded Card - Certification #71799185 - Grade: NM-MT 8

This iconic rookie card features a close-up, smiling portrait of Ken Griffey Jr. in his Seattle Mariners uniform and blue cap with a yellow 'S'. The background is a soft blur, focusing attention on Griffey's face and his bat visible on his shoulder. A 'Star Rookie' badge is present on the lower right section of the image, and the classic Upper Deck logo is bottom left. The border is primarily white with a green-and-gold accent bar on the right. The card is encased in a PSA holder with an NM-MT 8 grade, showing sharp corners, strong registration, and typical centering. This card is famous for being part of the first premium, glossy set with anti-counterfeiting hologram on the back (not visible here), setting a new standard for quality. The card is widely recognized, becoming one of the hobby’s most valuable and sought-after rookie cards.