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LOT #80778 |
Current Bid: $8,250
Signed 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. (Star Rookie) #1 PSA Gem Mint 10, PSA/DNA Auto 10....
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Description
Signed 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. (Star Rookie) #1 PSA Gem Mint 10, PSA/DNA Auto 10. Ken Griffey Jr. became one of baseball's most iconic players, highlighted by his 1997 American League MVP award and transformative impact on the sport during the 1990s.This signed 1989 Upper Deck Star Rookie card, #1, stands as one of the most influential modern-era rookie cards, featuring a crisp blue-ink autograph that contrasts sharply against the card's clean design and enhances its visual appeal.
As the inaugural card of Upper Deck's debut set, it helped redefine card quality with its sharp photography and premium production, and the addition of a certified autograph further elevates its status among advanced collectors. Graded PSA Gem Mint 10 with a certified PSA/DNA Auto 10.
Guide Value or Estimate: $30,000 - up.
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Auction Info
2026 May 15 - 17 Spring Sports Catalog Auction #50085 (go to Auction Home page)
Proxy Bidding Ends
May
15th
Friday
10:00 pm CT
Auction Dates
May
15th-17th
Friday-Sunday
Proxy Bidding Time Remaining
17 Days
12h 16m 32s
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
Lot Tracking Activity: 37
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Heritage Auctions - Dallas
2801 W. Airport Freeway
Dallas, TX 75261
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