The Sports Card That Changed Everything 😳 The 1989 Upper...

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The 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie Card isn't just another rookie card—it's arguably the most iconic modern baseball card ever made. But why?In this episode of Sports Cards Are Dope (SCAD), we take a deep dive into the history of the legendary 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card. We explore how Upper Deck revolutionized the sports card industry, why they made Griffey card #1 in their very first baseball set, and how this card became the face of the Junk Wax Era.We also break down PSA population reports, raw and graded values, why PSA 10 copies command such a premium despite a huge supply, and whether this card is still worth buying today. Plus, we share fun facts, hobby history, and explain why this card continues to hold a special place in sports card collecting more than 35 years later.Whether you're a lifelong collector, a Griffey fan, or just getting into the hobby, this episode explains why one card changed sports card collecting forever.Topics Covered: 1989 Upper Deck Baseball Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie Card (#1) Sports card history PSA Pop Report Raw vs. Graded Value Junk Wax Era Upper Deck history Baseball card investing Hobby icons Why this card still matters If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another collector! Thanks to our monthly supporters Rob Hefley Klendathu Tatershed Justin Burch Always_Eaton Ryan Bruder Kevin Quiles Evan Hastie Donut Josh Stewart ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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The 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie Card isn't just another rookie card—it's arguably the most iconic modern baseball card ever made. But why?In this episode of Sports Cards Are Dope (SCAD), we take a deep dive into the history of the...

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