While the 1989 Upper Deck, Ken Griffey, Jr. star rookie is clearly the most iconic and popular, I’ve always been a big fan of the colors in aesthetic on his Donruss rookie. I think I have one or two of these autographed already, but couldn’t resist the chance to pick this one up as well for around $300. You can never have too many Griffey rookies autographed!

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1989 Donruss Ken Griffey, Jr. rookie auto BGS

Autographs

Ken Griffey Jr.

Rookie Auto

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1989 Donruss Ken Griffey, Jr. rookie auto BGS

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