Ken Griffey Jr. (Dugout Dirt)
MLB Sports Trading Card (Non-TCG) • 1997 Fleer Ultra Baseball
Card Type
Sports Trading Card / Insert Card
Set & Number
1997 Fleer Ultra Baseball - Insert #1 of 12
Rarity
Insert (approx. 1:12 packs)
Edition & Language
Base Insert • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; PSA 10: $50.00 - $75.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $2.50 to $7.00 depending on shipping; PSA 9 copies have sold around $20.00-$25.00.
Condition Details
Moderate top-heavy centering; minor edge whitening visible along the right border; surface appears clean through the top loader, but may have minor micro-scratches common for this foil-heavy set.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless seeking a personal collection (PC) slab; the high population and modest market value for raw copies make the grading fee higher than the likely return on investment for a standard NM copy.
Card Description
Front features a close-up portrait of Ken Griffey Jr. in Seattle Mariners gear with a stylized 'cuttings' fonts for 'Dugout Dirt' and his name. Back includes player biography and trivia regarding his career achievements up to 1997.
Notable Features
Features a matte/foil finish unique to the Dugout Dirt insert sub-set; lacks the high-gloss shine of the standard Ultra base cards.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1997 Fleer Ultra stock; the font kerning and 'torn paper' graphics are consistent with original production. No signs of counterfeiting detected.
Scanned: 2026-07-11T04:45:50.145539