Baseball Cards; Seattle Mariners Ken Griffey Jr. The 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card. Visit the Beckett Grading Services site to find out how to have your 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. and other cards graded and encapsulated. No other card brand had Griffey Jr. in their number one spot, in fact, some did not have him in their set at all, and it was another aspect that made the 1989 Upper Deck set unique. While the exact number of Wagner T206 cards is unknown, estimates have placed the number somewhere between fifty to two hundred. It is just a head/chest shot (a portrait if you will) just like the 1952 Mantle and just like Mantle, Griffey Jr. was that generation icon or hero of the diamond.. And, if you look closely, you can find an error version of his rookie card with the 'SS' printed upside down in the upper-right corner. The set changed baseball cards forever with their new technology that rival card makers quickly attempted to recreate. Sadly, his athletic brilliance was derailed by an unfortunate hip injury that he suffered against the Cincinnati Bengals in 1991, but his legend lives on to this day and his cards remain in high demand. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. To me, they based it off of that card making it the #1 card in the set for the #1 overall pick. SCF eBay Club. Key: AW - Award Winners; TCL - Team Checklists. Captcha failed to load. (10% off), Sale Price AU$310.04 Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. So, for the cards on this list to be worth much, they'll have to be graded by PSA to be in perfect, gem mint condition. Because Nolan Ryan was so popular, Upper Deck gave him two cards in their inaugural set, once as an Astro and the other as a Ranger. Great! But, this card was selling for around $50 a year ago in PSA 10 grade, and for the longest time, you could find them for under $25 in that condition. The surface grade, depending on how prevalent the paper flaw is, can range anywhere from a 5 to a 7.5. If you do not receive the verification code within 60 Seconds, we will send you the activation link again. Studio card. All > Baseball > 1980-Present PSA Graded: All > Baseball > SGC Graded Cards: All > PSA 8: All > SGC 88: Return To Catalog. Sometimes a card can be taken excellent care of, yet it doesnt receive a high score because of issues before it was in the owners possession. 3
As you can see, this iconic set is packed with some fantastic rookie cards, stars, and errors to keep things interesting. Original Price AU$37.35 If the hologramhas been deemedcompletely missing from the factory, not scraped off, then the surface grade will NOT be affected. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. Rookie Card RC BGS 9.5 True Gem Mint Quad 9.5, 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr Star Rookie Baseball Card RC #1 Graded SGC 5, 1989 Upper Deck #1 KEN GRIFFEY JR. Tom Geideman was asked about the large quantity of off-printed cards on the Baseball Cards Daily podcast. The first card from the set will go down as the most iconic baseball card of all time, a holy grail for an entire generation of people. Rookie Card 1989 Upper Deck #1 BGS 8.5, 1989 UPPER DECK #1 KEN GRIFFEY JR. STAR ROOKIE PSA 10 GEM MT Mariners, 1989 Upper Deck 1 Ken Griffey jr. Star Rookie PSA 7, Ken Griffey Jr 1989 Upper Deck Star Rookie RC #1 PSA 6 ICONIC CARD, 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey JR Star Rookie PSA 6, 1989 UPPER DECK STAR ROOKIE #1 KEN GRIFFEY JR. RC HOF SGC 8.5, KEN GRIFFEY JR 1989 UPPER DECK ROOKIE RC #1 SGC 9, 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr RC Star Rookie PSA 6 EX-MT #1, 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr. RC card PSA 8.5, PSA 8.5 1989 Upper Deck Rookie #1 HOF KEN GRIFFEY JR {Flawless Slab} Mariners, 1989 UPPER DECK KEN GRIFFEY JR BGS 8 NM #1, 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr. HOF Mariners RC PSA 8.5 NM-MT+, 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #1 SGC 8 NM-MT, PSA 5 1989 Upper Deck Star Rookie #1 Ken Griffey Jr. RC Seattle Mariners, 1989 Upper Deck Mariners Ken Griffey Jr Star Rookie RC #1 BGS 8 NM-MT, Ken Griffey jr. rookie BGS 7 1989 upper deck #1, 1989 Upper Deck Star Rookie #1 Ken Griffey Jr. Mariners RC HOF SGC 9 MINT, 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr Star Rookie Card RC #1 SGC 7 NM Mariners, 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr. Star Rookie PSA 5 (nicely centered), 1989 Upper Deck - #1 Ken Griffey Jr (RC) SGC 7.5, 1989 Upper Deck Baseball 1 Ken Griffey Jr Rookie Card Graded BGS 9.5 w 10, 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr. MARINERS RC ROOKIE BGS 8 NM-MT, 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr. MARINERS RC ROOKIE BGS 8.5 NM-MT+, 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr #1 SGC 6 Rookie RC HOF, 1989 Upper Deck KEN GRIFFEY JR ROOKIE Mariners #1 SGC 6 EX/NM, 1989 Upper Deck KEN GRIFFEY JR. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. We are user supported. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. This is an iconic card, and the scarcity combined with the pictured player makes it so special. Premium: Stallbaumer brought the card to school the next day only to have his offer rejected by his classmate. 7.5
, 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr. Mariners RC Rookie HOF SGC 5 EX, 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #1 Rookie Card - Seattle Mariners SGC 6.5, 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #1 Rookie RC Seattle Mariners PSA 4 CENTERED, 1989 UD UPPER DECK KEN GRIFFEY JR. STAR ROOKIE RC #1 PSA 4, Ken Griffey Jr. - 1989 Upper Deck #1 Rookie RC PSA 3, 65329022 KEN GRIFFEY Jr. 1989 Upper Deck Star Rookie 1 RC PSA 4 HOF, 58073125 Ken Griffey Jr 1989 Upper Deck Star Rookie RC 1 PSA 4 VG-EX Mariners, 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr. MARINERS RC ROOKIE SGC 5 EX, 1989 Upper Deck KEN GRIFFEY JR #1 RC Rookie Seattle Mariners HOF SGC 6 #1 JE302. Ungraded & graded values for all '89 Upper Deck Baseball Cards. We'll respect your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time.. Greg Maddux Rookie Cards: Complete Collectors Guide PLUS Values, 1987 Fleer Update Mark McGwire Struck Out in Style. Theres nothing wrong to a traditionalist with those cards. Need Help? Let's be clear:most of the cards from this set do not have any value these days. Yet any collector will tell you that certain cards transcend the raw materials that make them up and carry a certain indescribable aura. I mean, yeah, go ahead and take the McGwire 1985 USA rookie, or the Frank Thomas 1991 NNOF or the Jeter 93 SP Foil rookie card or the A-Rod SP rookie card that had a die-cut parallel. Original Price AU$59.13 Baseball Cards. When Upper Deck's 1989 baseball cards hit the market, they received mixed reviews as does any advancement in technology. Owner: tritonfootball Item: 136259425 $62.35 Add to Cart View Cart Join COMC to save on purchases and shipping! The front of the card shows an unusually stoic. 640 sold. Things are even worse for him there, but a return to Seattle in 2009 makes everyone happy and fall in love with Junior all over again. Sorry, I get your premise, but I cant read the whole post, or anything but the title, the first paragraph or so, and a quick scan of everything else. Thanks. It carries magical memories for millions of people, memories of a simpler time when they opened a pack of Upper Deck cards and marveled at the shiny foil packaging. Heck, if there had been several million less of the cards issued, it might be the greatest card since the 1952Topps Mickey Mantle faux rookie. 10
Look, we all know that the 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey, Jr., rookie card is the best baseball card issued that year and probably in the entire decade of the 1980s.. Heck, if there had been several million less of the cards issued, it might be the greatest card since the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle faux rookie.. 1989 Ken Griffey Jr. Fleer *GLOSSY* Rookie RC #548 PSA 9 Mint Mariners HOF I bought a Ken Griffey upper deck rookie card from a legit card store. If possible, these idolators should include your own father, who never liked baseball but loves you enough to support your interests and knows just enough to make you miss the Big Red past you never knew. I have two of these. Missing holograms and double holograms (see above). 1989 Ken Griffey,Jr. 5 EUR. They had to find a picture of Griffey Jr. for the card. Ken Griffey Jr. [Star Rookie] prices (Baseball Cards 1989 Upper Deck) are updated daily for each source listed above. A strong grade can make a major impact on what your 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. is worth (or any 1989 Upper Deck rookie card for that matter). Even though a card is fresh from a pack or factory set, dont assume any quality. 11) Resent Griffey from afar for beginning to fulfill the scouts predictions about him. / 1989 UPPER DECK #1 MARINERS ROOKIE CARD HOF NM-MT SGC 8.5, 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr. Rc SGC 8.5, 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr SGC 8.5 NM/MT+ Seattle Mariners Hall-Of-Fame, GEM-CENTERED 1989 Upper Deck KEN GRIFFEY JR Rookie SGC 8.5 NMMT+ Mariners HOF RC, 1989 Upper Deck KEN GRIFFEY JR. 1. Forget about limitless pizza, that won't even buy you a single large. He grew uprubbing elbows with the superstars of the 1970s Reds and their children. Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) & PSA/DNA Authentication Services, Professional Sports Memorabilia Authentication. You may think that it was only the serious adult collectors who cared about the cards value, but you would be misinformed. Original Price from 44.58 There was a time when the Griffey. The 1989 Ken Griffey Jr. Upper Deck RC #1 is one of the top cards regarding long-term value/ROI and a cultural icon. Not only did collectors protect these cards like never before, but they were produced at the peak of the baseball card industry when cards were flying off the printing press. buy stuff after clicking links on our site (1)-1989 Upper Deck Low Series Baseball Pack Fresh From Box Possible Griffey RC 17 Small Business Upper Deck 1989 Baseball Complete Set (Hand Collated) Small Business 300 Unopened Baseball Cards Collection in Factory Sealed Packs of Vintage MLB Baseball Cards From the Late 80's and Early 90's. Rookie Card 1989 Upper Deck #1 BGS 8.5 (edges 9), 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr ROOKIE RC BGS 8.5 NM-MINT+, 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr. RC BGS 8.5 Solid Sub-grades Mariners Baseball, 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr #1 HOF RC BGS 8.5 NM-MINT+ Mariners - 9,671 POP, 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr #1 HOF ROOKIE RC BGS 8.5 NM-MINT+ Mariners, 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr Rookie 1 RC BGS 8.5 Seattle Mariners, 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr. Recent Sales (Population): PSA 10: $170 (4879) PSA 9: 20 (28626) PSA 8: 12 (17011) There are a lot of these 1989 Fleer cards on the market, too, if you're looking to rip your own Griffey rookie card. Thanks. When Upper Decks 1989 baseball cards hit the market, they received mixed reviews as does any advancement in technology. 5) Live and die each season of the Pete Rose homecoming. 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People of all ages had the idea that keeping this card in mint condition would be very important, and it resulted in a huge quantity of Ken Griffey Jr. cards being kept in excellent condition. We purchase sports cards as an alternative investment to stocks, bonds, and real estate. A cardboard rectangle printed with a photo of the current days MLB stars, maybe embroidered with a piece of jersey or something similar to add some uniqueness. Most Expensive, Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Thanks a lot . Am I to assume this is not an original card? Unlike the Honus Wagner T206 card, the 1989 Upper Deck Griffey Jr. card is not unique because of its rarity. Click on any card to see more graded card prices, historic prices, and past sales. PSA 10 Gem Mint 1989 Upper Deck KEN GRIFFEY JR Star Rookie #1! By entering your email address you agree to receive email versions of the Wax Pack Gods newsletter. Clear Grade. Rookie Cards. But just because Junior was an all-time great and his best rookie card was the first . This idea would change the way cards are made forever. A shining example of how Upper Deck was trying to up the standard in the baseball card world, this triple-image overlay gave collectors a glimpse of what it was like to face Ryan in action. They could have played it safe and gone with someone like Gregg Jefferies, arguably the hottest up-and-comer of the day, but instead went with "The Kid" who wasn't even sure to make the Mariners' 1989 Opening Day roster. Rookie Card 1989 Upper Deck #1 BGS 8.5 . Phoenix, AZ, US. Like Biggio, I thought Martinez's status as a Hall of Famer would give his rookie card a bit more of a boost in value. Adults who had collected as kids returned to check on old collections left in parents basements. Wagner was a great player who played around the turn of the twentieth century and is known today as one of the greatest shortstops to play the game. Original Price AU$77.81 Part of a large cross-promotional release from Upper Deck featuring players of the 500-HR club. From there, his career springboarded into one of the greatest ever for any left-handed pitcher. The 1989 Upper Deck set was produced in very high quality. If you notice an error, please report it using our "Report Item" tool. The 1989 Fleer Ken Griffey Jr. rookie cards have a high hit rate at 9/10 at PSA. Everyone except you. Somehow, the cocky young Reds general manager swings a mega-deal that will bring Griffey home, making him the LeBron of Cincinnati before anyone knows who LeBron is. 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr Star Roookie PSA 10 Premium Quality! $37.04 (8 Bids) End Date: Tuesday 02/28/2023 21:55:01 ESTBid now | Add to watch list ), 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr Seattle Mariners Star Rookie Card #1 PSA 5, 1989 Ken Griffey Jr. Upper Deck Star Rookie #1 PSA 5 EX Excellent Centered, 1989 UPPER DECK #1 KEN GRIFFEY JR.-PSA 5 EX, Ken Griffey Jr. #1 1989 Upper Deck Star Rookie PSA 5, Upper Deck 1989 #1 Ken Griffey Jr Rookie HOF Seattle PSA 5 EX + 3 extras, 1989 KEN GRIFFEY JR. UPPER DECK STAR ROOKIE (RC) #1 PSA 5, 1989 Upper Deck - KEN GRIFFEY JR - Rookie Card #1 - SEATTLE MARINERS SGC 7, KEN GRIFFEY JR #1 RC 1989 Upper Deck Rookie SGC 7, 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. Now that we got that out of the way, let's take a look at the list: One of the most iconic baseball cards in the hobby, the 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card helped usher in a new era as the first card and face of this landmark set. One last tip. All was good until Geideman, and Upper Deck ran into a new issue. 2021 Sports Card Investor, LLC. 1989 Upper Deck card list & price guide. Hover to zoom. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. 2
This meant that a large segment of people who opened these 1989 Upper Deck packs recognized that this was the companys first set, and if they had just waited a few decades, these cards might be worth something. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy 0% This also will be notated on the label and not deducted from the surface grade. But you cant shake the feeling that Junior should have been even more than he was, and he should have been that more right there on the Riverfront all along. All rights reserved. 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. I have a Ken Griffey Jr rookie card #1 that has the double hologram on the back. Auth
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Copyright 2023, Beckett Collectibles, LLC. That means the card needs to be flawless. 6) Read the scouting reports for a young player named Ken Griffey Junior and think that hell never be as good as his father, no matter what the experts say. By entering your email address you agree to receive email versions of the Baseball Card Market Report. Even if it meant having to color in a Seattle Mariners logo on his San Bernardino Spirits hat and shading it in a bit, they made him look enough like a Mariner to get him ready for the 1989 season. C $4.06 + C $16.92 shipping. If only about15-20% of the hologram is missing, then card may still have a chance to receive a 9.5 overall. Would really help us to see what to look for, before grading. By navigating the site, you agree to the use of cookies to collect information. $210.60 (41 Bids) End Date: Tuesday 02/28/2023 19:12:01 ESTBid now | Add to watch list 1989 UPPER DECK 1 KEN GRIFFEY JR SGC NM/MT 8. Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) & PSA/DNA are divisions of Collectors Universe, Inc. Get free collecting news from leading hobby professionals, in-depth articles, breaking news, insightful videos & more! AU$20.92, AU$37.35 Believing that card designs had grown a bit dull, the 1989 Upper Deck baseball card set kicked things up a notch to take the hobby by storm. Cookies and similar technologies are used to improve your experience, to do things like: Without these technologies, things like personalized recommendations, your account preferences, or localisation may not work correctly. No More Secrets Puzzle Game, Gary Varsho [Error Back Photo Mike Bielecki Bunting] #321, Mike Gallego [Reverse Photo on Back] #583. Lovero. Ken Griffey Jr. Need Help? Today, this T206 Wagner card is the most valuable baseball card in the world when looking at the price. 3) Flirt with the Chicago Cubs in 1984 heck, they are just as close to home as the Reds and looked like they might actually do something with their lives. silver foil holograms., Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress. It will be referred toas Missing Hologram on the label. Junior is making big bucks, especially by Cincinnati standards, and he cant stay on the field. After a nine-year stint in Houston, Ryan's time with the Astros came to a close in 1988 and he would sign to play for the Rangers in 1989 for the remainder of his storied career. ROOKIE CARD 1989 Upper Deck #1 STAR RC Baseball SEATTLE MARINERS, 1989 Upper Deck Star Rookie #1 Ken Griffey Jr. Mariners RC HOF PSA 9 MINT, 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr Rookie Card PSA 9 Mint, Ken Griffey Jr. PSA 7 NM 1989 Upper Deck Rookie Card #1 RC Star Rookie, Ken Griffey Jr 1989 Upper Deck Star Rookie Card RC #1 PSA 7 NM Mariners, PSA 9 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey jr RC HOF #1 Mariners MINT, 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr RC PSA 7 70508696, Ken Griffey Jr. Shipping, returns & payments. Appearing in twelve games in 1988, John Smoltz got off to a sputtering start to a legendary career as he went 2-7 and posted a 5.48 ERA. Upper Deck was awarded a license to produce MLB cards for the 1989 season, and they got to work. 1989 Upper Deck card list & price guide. Rookie Card Estimated PSA 10 Value: $2,000 One of the most iconic baseball cards in the hobby, the 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card helped usher in a new era as the first card and face of this landmark set. Sports Card Investing: Maximize Portfolio Returns (Ultimate Guide), 10 Best Football Card Packs to Buy in 2023, In-Depth Sports Card Market Trends and Statistics (2023). Current Price: $799.99 Original Price: . Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Low Series 1 Ken Griffey Jr. - Seattle Mariners RC 2 Luis Medina - Cleveland Indians RC 3 Tony Chance - Pittsburgh Pirates RC 4 Dave Otto - Oakland Athletics 5 Sandy Alomar Jr. - San Diego Padres RC 6 Rolando Roomes - Chicago Cubs RC Of those 90,000, around 2,500 have received a desirable rating of 9.5 or 10. Ken Griffey Jr. 1989 Upper Deck Base Ken Griffey Jr. 1989 Upper Deck Base #1 Price Guide Grade Shop This Card On Ebay Shop This Card Price Graph Last 30 Days (For a longer history use Market Movers ) Ken Griffey Jr.'s baseball cards are available in at least 43 sets. Fleer Autographed RC #548 This is one of the most coveted Ken Griffey, Jr. autographed rookie cards on the market. From television ads to video games, he was a larger than life superstar who captivated the sports world with his ability to play both baseball and football at a high level. Dont you wish there werent 40 billion of these cards out there, slapping you in the face everywhere you turn? Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. 1989 Upper Deck - #1 Ken Griffey Jr (RC) See Details on eBay available at $67.83 Buy It Now or Best Offer , Click to see shipping cost , eBay Money Back Guarantee Post contains affiliate links. We strive to provide simple, straightforward advice that is objective, independent, and honest, helping you get the most for your money in the sports card investment world. Contact him at [emailprotected]. 1989 Upper Deck KEN GRIFFEY JR #1 RC Card graded BGS 10 Pristine Low POP & Rare! Other than steroids, variant craze, foil effects taking over creativity, and parallel insanity. 1989 Upper Deck - #1 Ken Griffey Jr (RC)(1989 Upper Deck - #1 Ken Griffey Jr (RC)) 1989 Upper Deck - #1 Ken Griffey Jr (RC) Perfect for grading! Rookie Card RC BGS 9.5 GEM MINT, 1989 Ken Griffey Jr Upper Deck RC #1 Graded BGS 9.5 Gem Mint, 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr Star Rookie RC PSA 10 Gem Mint, 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr #1 Rookie RC PSA 10, 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr RC Rookie PSA 10 Gem Mint HOF Mariners Reds, 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr Star Rookie RC PSA 10, 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr #1 Rookie RC PSA 10 Centered Nice, KEN GRIFFEY JR. 1989 UPPER DECK Star Rookie RC #1 Gem Mint PSA 10. That card can fetch more than $300 today if PSA/DNA gives it a 10, but you can get your hands on an ungraded version for under $20. Collectors Universe disclaims any liability from the use of this information. 1: Upper Deck received its first license, Major League Baseball, to produce sports cards on December 23, 1988. Want to know more? Thanks You for the information. Rookie Card - PSA MINT 9. 1989 Upper Deck Rookie #1 RC Rookie KEN GRIFFEY JR. , 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr. RC Mariners NM, 1989 Upper Deck - #1 Ken Griffey Jr. (RC) Seattle Mariners, 1989 UPPER DECK KEN GRIFFEY JR. SEATTLE MARINERS #1 ROOKIE RC NM+ Y1134, 1989 Upper Deck - #1 Ken Griffey Jr. (RC) HOF NM-MT, 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr #1 Rookie RC HOF, 1989 Upper Deck 1 Ken Griffey Jr. Star Rookie ID: 121301, 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr Rookie RC HOF PSA 5 EX (NEW SLAB! Some people will always cling to tradition, which was no different in the card industry. A 7-time All-Star, 2-time batting champion, and 5-time Silver Slugger, the guy could absolutely rake, and he was one of the most feared hitters of his era. Original Price from 58.66 Keep in mind that anyone can view public collectionsthey may also appear in recommendations and other places. These negatively impact the grade. When asked about what he thought made the card so special, Stallbaumer pointed to the upgraded technology and card features but eventually came back around to the player on the card. SGC vs. BGS vs. PSA Grading: Who Is Best in 2023? We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. We use cookies to help personalize content, tailor and measure ads, and provide a safer experience. Centering top to bottom is measured from the top border to the bottom of hisname. Investing in cards involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr # 1 Rookie Card RC Gem Mint PSA 10 Beauty Mancave2sheshed (55) $2,295.00 FREE shipping Ken Griffey Jr. 1989 Upper Deck Rookie Art 5x7 Oversized Jumbo Baseball Card Drawing Limited Print of 89 MaximusSportsArt (18) $10.00 1989 Upper Deck Star Rookie #1 Ken Griffey Jr Seattle Mariners CSG 8.5 NRMT VintageHobbyEmpire Natural factory cut edgestend to have a little roughness from time to time. ROOKIE RC #1 BGS 10 PRISTINE. The 1989 Upper Deck baseball set began with cards numbered 1 to 26 consisting of the Upper Deck Star Rookie collection. Turning off the personalized advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. View Etsys Privacy Policy. The Low Series (cards #1 - 700) and High Series (cards #701 - 800) both contained some big names and eventual Hall of Fame rookie cards. But before we get started, take a good long look at the Griffey rookie: See that radiant smile? $45.88 + $3.95 shipping. Germany | English (US) | (EUR), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy, remember your login, general, and regional preferences, personalize content, search, recommendations, and offers. Every effort has been made to ensure the integrity of the data but transcription and other errors may have occurred. 7) Give up hope in 1989. You might also enjoy our post on the 12 Most Important Ken Griffey Jr. Ken Griffey Jr 1989 Upper Deck Rookie Graded/Encased & Authenticated Psa 8 Gem - Hottest Card in the Hobby!!! I would like to see more articles like this on what to look for with other cards. The 1980s would become known as an era of over-producing, resulting in few rare cards to hold significant value. Griffey was the hero of the league, his smooth swing knocking ball after ball over the fence, yet he was more than just a ballplayer as he exuded cool and his cards reflected that. 2) Listen to all the old-timers tell you about how great The Big Red Machine was. Learn more. While Johnson had shown flashes of greatness in Montreal in 1988, his poor start to the 1989 season prompted the Expos to ship him to the Mariners as part of a multi-player deal. 1989 Upper Deck STAR ROOKIE RC #1 KEN GRIFFEY JR Seattle Mariners PSA 8.5 HOF, 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr Star Rookie Card #1. Bid now on Invaluable: 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr Rc Pro 10 from Saco River Auction on February 1, 0123 5:00 PM EST. June 21 st 2020: $1,177. (20% off), Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! It has sold for over 3 million dollars in the auction, and copies have been owned by celebrities such as Wayne Gretzky. 4 sharp corners, original gloss, Slightly off center le Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. However, if one of the holograms is complete and the other is missing pieces, the surface grade will be deducted accordingly. View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries Trade with Member View Card Inventory Join Date Jul 2012 Posts 214,062 SCF Rewards . While the card never quite reached that high in value, he was right to tell them to keep their copies. While injuries in the mid-90s set his career home run trajectory off a bit, he would later get back on track to finish with 583 for his career. 10) Become disillusioned, then jaded, throughout the 1990s. @Justin Its tough to say. 1989 Bowman Tiffany Ken Griffey Jr. #220, $9,750 (Credit: psacard.com) Griffey Jr. was the number one overall draft pick on June 2, 1987, and that is featured here on a rookie card with the Seattle Mariners: This is the most valuable Ken Griffey Jr. card available. Show Printable Version; Show all available posts; 03-27-2015, 04:10 AM #1. Stallbaumer represents an entire generation of collectors and baseball fans, although to a more extreme degree, who fell in love with the altered portrait of Ken Griffey Jr.s sly smile printed with a quality that had never been seen before. Deck ) are updated daily for each source listed above cards involves substantial risk of loss and is not original... 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