Ken Griffey Jr.
Sports Trading Card (Baseball) • 1989 Upper Deck
Card Type
Star Rookie
Set & Number
1989 Upper Deck - 1
Rarity
Base (Rookie Card)
Edition & Language
Standard (High Print Run) • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $40-$80; PSA 8: $90-$110; PSA 9: $200-$250; PSA 10: $1,800-$2,200
Recent Sales
High volume of sales daily. PSA 9s consistently sell for mid-$200s, while raw copies fluctuate based on condition visuals.
Condition Details
Centering appears slightly off-center left-to-right (approx 60/40). Top right corner shows minor softening. Surface appears clean without major scratches from the provided image.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if the surface is flawless and it can achieve at least a PSA 9. Centering precludes a Gem Mint 10 in most cases, but an 8 or 9 still holds significant value for this iconic card.
Card Description
Front features a portrait of Ken Griffey Jr. in a Seattle Mariners cap with a yellow 'Star Rookie' logo. Back contains minor league stats and player bio.
Notable Features
Includes the iconic Upper Deck hologram on the reverse. This is the most famous rookie card of the 1980s.
Authentication Notes
Presence of the Upper Deck diamond logo and sharp photo resolution suggests authenticity. Extremely common card to find counterfeited; check for crisp text and a 'flat' hologram on the back.
Scanned: 2026-07-17T13:48:09.620928