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. It would save a lot of time and Money on both sides. Contents hide Card Values Checklist Contact him at [emailprotected]. 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. A whole dollar for a pack of baseball cards may not open any eyes in todays age, but in 1989 this was a big jump, and collectors opinions were divided on if the new packs made by the small card store in California were worth the price. 4
The 1989 Upper Deck set was produced in very high quality. 6
In fact, in 2016, Beckett, one of the two premier card grading companies, released that over 90,000 Ken Griffey Jr. 1989 Upper Deck cards had been graded between the services of Professional Sports Authenticator and themselves. The PSA 10 grade has had the best ROI and should have the best ROI moving forward. While the number of cards produced is unknown, most agree that it is at least over one million and possibly closer to two million. The front of the card shows an unusually stoic. Rookie Card High Grade, 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. Star Rookie RC PSA 8 #1 Seattle Mariners, 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr #1 RC Star Rookie PSA 8 Mariners HOF Fresh Grade, 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. RC #1 BGS 9, Ken Griffey Jr 1989 Upper Deck Star Rookie RC #1 PSA 6, 1989 Ken Griffey Jr Upper Deck #1 RC Rookie PSA 9 **Dead Centered**, 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr. MARINERS ROOKIE RC BGS 8 NM-MT, 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #1 ROOKIE RC SGC 8.5 NM-MT+, 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr #1 Star Rookie Card RC Seattle Mariners HOF, 1989 Upper Deck - #1 Ken Griffey Jr. (RC), 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. Mistakes were inevitable because the 1989 baseball cards were Upper Decks first on the market. READ OUR DISCLAIMER. Ken Griffey Jr. 1989 Upper Deck RC #1 Beckett BGS 7.5 Nr Mint Mariners rookie, 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey jr BGS 7.5 Near Mint+, 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr Rookie BGS 7.5 Seattle Mariners, 1989 Upper Deck # 1 - KEN GRIFFEY JR - Rookie RC - BGS 7.5 NM+ - HOF - Seattle, KEN GRIFFEY JR . The surface grade, depending on how prevalent the paper flaw is, can range anywhere from a 5 to a 7.5. 7
Ken Griffey Jr 1989 Upper Deck Rookie Graded/Encased & Authenticated Psa 8 Gem - Hottest Card in the Hobby!!! 1989 KEN GRIFFEY JR. UPPER DECK CARD #1 - BGS 9.5 - GEM MINT !!! Rookie BGS 9.5 GEM MINT, 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr. Collectors Universe disclaims any liability from the use of this information. 1989 Ken Griffey Jr Upper Deck #1 *SIGNED* RC Rookie PSA 8/10 Auto *CENTERED* 10
His candidates included Gregg Jeffries, a player who had been in the big leagues with the Mets the previous season, as well as Gary Sheffield and Sandy Alomar Jr. Geidemans gamble to put Griffey Jr. as the number one card is a decision that worked out great for Upper Deck and has gone down in baseball card history. 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. 1989 Upper Deck GEM MINT Ken Griffey Jr Rookie Card PSA 10! He was no slouch with the bat, either, as he picked up five Silver Slugger Awards, collected 3,060 hits, and led the league in doubles three times. This also will be notated on the label and not deducted from the surface grade. So, maybe Upper Deck did this to create a chase card to build hype for the set overallor perhaps it was just coincidence. 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie Card RC #1 SGC 8.5, 1989 UPPER DECK BASEBALL #1 KEN GRIFFEY JR. 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We'll respect your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time.. Posted by Adam Hughes | Baseball Card Challenges, Baseball Cards, Best Card From, Players, Upper Deck Baseball Cards | 4 |. Rookie Card RC - #1 - BGS 7 NM - Mariners, 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr BGS 9.5 Gem Mint (9, 9.5, 9.5, 9.5) rookie 3399, 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr. The number one position in a set of baseball cards holds a certain sacredness to collectors and the choice of who would be the face of their first set was not easy for Upper Deck. 1989 UPPER DECK 1 KEN GRIFFEY JR SGC NM/MT 8. Is it worth more than the regular rookie card because of the error? Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr. RC MARINERS at the best online prices at eBay! Zur Auktion. 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. RC #1 Seattle Mariners PSA 7 NM Hot!!! Doesnt his smile feel more like a smirk? Please enter the verification code that you received on your email. Natural factory cut edgestend to have a little roughness from time to time. You might also enjoy our post on the 12 Most Important Ken Griffey Jr. 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. Owner: tritonfootball Item: 136259425 $62.35 Add to Cart View Cart Join COMC to save on purchases and shipping! Details about 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr RC PSA 8 70508697 See original listing. 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr Rookie Card #1 Mariners HIGH END NM-MT Centered. The internet is ridden with speculation of a Ken Griffey Jr. 1989 Upper Deck error card. View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries Trade with Member View Card Inventory Join Date Jul 2012 Posts 214,062 SCF Rewards . , 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. It pains you to even think, but you realize in 2003 or 2004 that the Reds would be (much) better off without Griffey and his big salary. 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. $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 low number odds - Blowout Cards Forums Notices Please use a unique password as a spammer could hack your account if you have a common password. 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. Which Was Your Favorite Old-Time Baseball Cards Publica 1987 Topps Baseball Cards 25 Most Valuable R 1978 Topps Baseball Cards The Ultimate Guide, 12 Most Important Ken Griffey Jr. Turning off personalised advertising opts you out of these sales. AU$123.27, AU$136.96 Collectors Universe disclaims any liability from the use of this information. Before using this information to make a buying or selling decision, confirm the data by consulting the actual sales catalog and prices realized. Today, this T206 Wagner card is the most valuable baseball card in the world when looking at the price. AU$155.64, AU$194.55 Learn more. The resulting changes in humidity caused the paper to stretch slightly in different directions, which is why today, we are left with so many off-centered cards. Sumner worked on adding a hologram to each card that would not be easily replicable, preventing fakes from being produced as they had been for many other high-value cards at the time. Missing holograms and double holograms (see above). 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. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Those paper wrinkles, and hologram chips likely happened during the printing process. Seattle Mariners, Ken Griffey Jr 1989 Upper Deck #1 'The Kids" RC ROOKIE Card SGC 10 GEM MINT 10, 1989 Upper Deck Star Rookie Ken Griffey Jr. #1 Rookie Card Seattle PSA 6 Ex-Mt, 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr Rookie Card RC #1 BGS 8.5 Mariners NM-MT+ 9.5 Sub, 70678228 Ken Griffey Jr 1989 Upper Deck Star Rookie RC 1 PSA 8 Mariners HOF, 1989 Upper Deck KEN GRIFFEY JR. #1 Rookie RC HOF Mariners BGS 5 EXCELLENT, 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr #1 BGS 8.5 Rookie RC HOF, KEN GRIFFEY JR 1989 UPPER DECK STAR ROOKIE CARD RC #1 GRADED PSA 8 NM-MT, 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. Track your collection for free. It will be referred toas Missing Hologram on the label. 2) Listen to all the old-timers tell you about how great The Big Red Machine was. 1989 Upper Deck Star Rookie #1 Ken Griffey Jr. 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. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. The 1989 Ken Griffey Jr. Upper Deck rookie card is unlike any other produced as it can transport an entire generation of people to better days, even if it is just for a moment. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. June 20 th 2020: $1,125. Read our Cookie Policy. After his tenth appearance on the Hall of Fame ballot, Martinez received 85% of the vote and rightfully earned recognition for his place among the game's greats in 2019. Leading off in the desirable number one spot would be Ken Griffey Jr., a rookie and former first-overall draft pick that was not locked to be playing on the Mariners big league roster that spring. It has sold for over 3 million dollars in the auction, and copies have been owned by celebrities such as Wayne Gretzky. Turning off the personalised advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalisation technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. The hologram on the back is a solid silver. Thats great for the northwest and the game, but he should be doing it all in Cincinnati, if anywhere. 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. Ross is the founder of Old Sports Cards and has been collecting sports cards for over 30 years. Ken Griffey Jr.'s baseball cards are available in at least 43 sets. 1989 Upper Deck Set-Break # 1 Ken Griffey Jr. Seattle Mariners CF ROOKIE NM-MT Would really help us to see what to look for, before grading. What had begun in the 19. century as an addition to a pack of cigarettes had evolved into a hobby that millions of Americans of all ages took part in. The hologram was made from the same material used on passports and drivers licenses and is expensive to replicate. The 1989 Ken Griffey Jr Upper Deck RC is one of those special cards. 1. This one featured Manny Ramirez. 5.5
Please see photos for details regarding the condition of the card (Seattle Mariners). Dont you wish there werent 40 billion of these cards out there, slapping you in the face everywhere you turn? He also loves to write about the hobby and has written for Beckett, Topps, SABR and of course, this website. Bidding. ), 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. Even with the huge quantity produced, the fact that the card still has value shows how much demand remains to this day. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. Griffey currently has the seventh most home runs in MLB history and captured Americas heart. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. Still fun to write and talk about. 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. Original Price from 44.58 Look, we all know that the 1989Upper Deck Ken Griffey, Jr., rookie card is the best baseball card issued that year and probably in the entire decade of the 1980s. Thread: Ken griffey jr 1989 89 upper deck star rc rookie #1 psa 7 nm mariners Thread Tools. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2022 by Old Sports Cards, LLC, high-gloss cards printed on high-quality paper stock, fantastic images on both the front and back of the cards, a hologram on the reverse to prevent counterfeiting. They had to find a picture of Griffey Jr. for the card. No More Secrets Puzzle Game, Gary Varsho [Error Back Photo Mike Bielecki Bunting] #321, Mike Gallego [Reverse Photo on Back] #583. Show Printable Version; Show all available posts; 03-27-2015, 04:10 AM #1. 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! While he wound up as the greatest designated hitter of all-time, Martinez spent the first several seasons in the Big Leagues at the hot corner. Thanks. Yes! 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. Tallying 1,000 X your investment just rolls off the tongue nicely. ), 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr Star Rookie #1 NM-MT PSA 8 HOF, 1989 UPPER DECK KEN GRIFFEY JR. STAR ROOKIE #1 PSA 8 CENTERED SHARP, 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr. RC card PSA 8, 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr PSA 8 Star Rookie RC #1 NM-MT , 1989 Upper Deck Baseball #1 Ken Griffey Jr. RC BGS 7 NM High End, 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr #1 BGS 7 Rookie RC HOF, *****KEN GRIFFEY JR. 1989 UPPER DECK ROOKIE BASEBALL RC CARD #1 BGS 7 NR MT*****, 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr Rookie Card RC BGS 7 Near Mint #1 Mariners HOF. While he may not have been a defensive stalwart, he was more than capable as a hitter, picking up a batting title, five Silver Slugger awards, and smacking 509 home runs over his 22-year career. By entering your email address you agree to receive email versions of the Baseball Card Market Report. 1989 Upper Deck; Ken Griffey Jr. Ken Griffey Jr. #1 (STAR ROOKIE) Ken Griffey Jr. #1 (STAR ROOKIE) 13,135. 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. Rookie Related Rookie Year Rookie Card Hall of Fame Parallels & Grades [Base] $58.04 (100) Raw: $60.63 . Todays cards probably cant represent that same thing for some kid born in 2008. 1989 Ken Griffey Jr 1989 Upper Deck #1 Gem Mint 10 RC Rookie Mariners Reds $202.49 1990 Topps KEN GRIFFEY JR. All-Star Rookie #336 Bloody Scar ERROR Card + Rare $2,800.00 1989 Upper Deck KEN GRIFFEY JR Rookie PSA 9 Shaquille O'Neal 1996 Kobe Bryant RC $49.99 1989 Score Scoremasters Ken Griffey Jr. Current Price: $799.99 Original Price: . Most Valuable Ken Griffey Jr Rookie Card 1989 Bowman (Tiffany) #220 1989 Topps Traded (Tiffany) #41T 1989 Fleer Glossy #548 1989 Upper Deck Star Rookie #1 1989 Donruss Rated. Read our methodology . from 40.12, from 44.58 Elected to the Hall of Fame in 2015, Craig Biggio was one of the best all-around defensive talents in baseball history as he was selected as an All-Star as both second base and catcher. Average ungraded base card value (excludes parallels) for 1989 Upper Deck Original Price AU$136.96 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. By 1989, a young Mark McGwire was already one of the biggest sluggers in baseball and this card perfectly captured his intimidating size and presence. Consistently earned 5-star reviews, dispatched orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. Gebote anzeigen Schtzung. Stallbaumer brought the card to school the next day only to have his offer rejected by his classmate. 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. During the late 80s, Gregg Jefferies was arguably the most-hyped rookie in the baseball card hobby and could have easily been Upper Deck's choice to be the first card in the set instead of Griffey. $51.00 + $2.95 shipping. 33 SEK. (20% off), Sale Price AU$20.92 Yes! Upper Deck was awarded a license to produce MLB cards for the 1989 season, and they got to work. Rookie Card RC #1 SGC 7 Near Mint Mariners HOF, 1989 Ken Griffey Jr Upper Deck #1 RC Rookie SGC 9.5 **DEAD CENTERED**, 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr RC Star Rookie #1 PSA 6.5 EX-MT+, 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr Star Rookie Card BGS 5, 1989 Upper Deck KEN GRIFFEY JR. #1 Rookie RC HOF Mariners BGS 7.5 NM+, 1989 UPPER DECK KEN GRIFFEY JR ROOKIE #1 BGS 6 EX-MT! 4.5
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. Slab Strong (Protective Slab Bumper Sleeves). I would like to see more articles like this on what to look for with other cards. Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. On his Rangers card, Ryan is showing tossing a football, a concept that the Rangers pitching coach at the time, Tom House, felt would reduce the injury risk of his pitching staff. Great tips, rather than showing a bgs 9.5, it wouldve been nice to show pictures of the typical flaws you mentioned, especially the surface issues that might not be a obvious. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. 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 Utrop. From there, he fell in love with Griffey Jr. and decided to collect the iconic card, but he couldnt get his hands on one until 2001 when he was 19, which cost him $56. BGS 7.5 NM+, 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr Rookie Card RC #1 SGC 7.5 Seattle Mariners NM+, 1989 Upper Deck KEN GRIFFEY JR. 5 EUR. The Upper Deck is nothing but a spectacle and though the super close up shot is somewhat iconic it still phones it in. Tom Geideman was asked about the large quantity of off-printed cards on the Baseball Cards Daily podcast. Feel the power that the marriage of the first card of an all-time great player with the first card of an all-time great set can unleash? Although the card has been overprinted, grading services such as PSA and BGS have created scarcity to this card. ROOKIE RC #1 BGS 10 PRISTINE. 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. 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Before using this information to make a buying or selling decision, confirm the data by consulting the actual sales catalog and prices realized. Click above for larger image. Conditioning seems to be part of the problem, and an increasingly sullen attitude makes it all worse. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. Paul Summer was a salesman in the graphics business when he wandered into a card store in Anaheim, California, looking to buy some baseball cards for his son. Let's be clear:most of the cards from this set do not have any value these days. Or maybe LeBron is the Junior of Cleveland. Till webbsidan. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. There is a significance to Griffey Jr being the first pick in the draft and then the first card in the set but as Stallbaumer continues to explain, the card would not be the same if it were anyone but Griffey Jr. Overall though the player made the card. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. 10) Become disillusioned, then jaded, throughout the 1990s. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Stay in the know about the latest sports card, hobby news, and promotions from Beckett. 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. If you notice an error, please report it using our "Report Item" tool. - Card Number : 1 - Player : Ken Griffey Jr. - Franchise : Upper Deck - Set : 1989 Upper Deck - Player/Athlete : Ken Griffey Jr. - Manufacturer : Upper Deck - Type : Sports Trading Card - Card Name : 1989 Ken Griffey Jr. - Original/Reprint : Original Pitchers with 300 Wins and Their Baseball Cards. Original Price AU$387.55 $265.00 (17 Bids) End Date: Tuesday 02/28/2023 19:12:01 ESTBid now | Add to watch list The Ken Griffey Jr. 1989 Upper Deck rookie card is on the other side of the rarity spectrum, as it was produced in droves, yet it retains its special magic. Get my weekly newsletter with the latest hobby updates delivered straight to your inbox! Sure, Davey Johnson comes to town and delivers some flashes of brilliance, but then the Reds let him walk in typical Reds fashion. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. 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. Certification numbers appear in the lower right of the encapsulated label or on the oval DNA sticker. Ken Griffey Jr. [Star Rookie] prices (Baseball Cards 1989 Upper Deck) are updated daily for each source listed above. US. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. While the card never quite reached that high in value, he was right to tell them to keep their copies. That means the card needs to be flawless. When Griffey is inducted into the Hall of Fame, you know hell go in as a Seattle Mariner because Seattle is where he did his best work on the field. 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. Read our methodology. Years later, the rest of the set became almost irrelevant. 8
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