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Description: This card is one of the most iconic and transformative pieces in modern sports card history. The 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. Star Rookie #1 marked the debut of Upper Deck’s premium card line and introduced collectors to a new era of quality and design. Featuring a young Griffey Jr. with his trademark smile in a Seattle Mariners uniform, this card became the face of a generation of collectors. Graded PSA 5 (Excellent), this card shows moderate wear consistent with its grade, including slight corner and edge wear, and possible surface imperfections. Despite its condition, it remains a highly desirable piece due to its historical significance and enduring popularity. Key Features: • Player: Ken Griffey Jr. • Team: Seattle Mariners • Set: 1989 Upper Deck Baseball • Card Number: #1 • Type: Star Rookie • Grading: PSA 5 EX (Excellent) • Size: Standard 2.5" x 3.5" Historical Significance: • First card in Upper Deck’s inaugural set, symbolizing a shift to premium card production . • Introduced innovations like full-bleed photography and anti-counterfeit holograms. • Griffey was a generational talent, later inducted into the Hall of Fame with a record 99.3% vote.