
1989 Donruss Ken Griffey Jr. #33 Rated Rookie Card
This is a 1989 Donruss baseball trading card featuring Seattle Mariners outfielder Ken Griffey Jr., designated as a 'Rated Rookie'. The card is standard size (2.5 by 3.5 inches) and is housed in a clear protective plastic top-loader case. The design features a purple upper border containing the player's name and position, 'Ken Griffey Jr. OF', and the teal 'Rated Rookie' logo in the upper right. The central photograph displays Griffey in a Mariners home jersey and helmet, holding a bat. The Donruss '89 logo is located in the bottom left corner. The printing exhibits the classic semi-gloss finish typical of late 1980s stock. Regarding condition, the card shows noticeable top-to-bottom centering issues, with the bottom border appearing thicker than the top. The upper right corner as seen through the holder appears slightly soft. The protective top-loader itself shows significant clouding, scratches, and minor damage at the corners, which may obscure the true surface condition of the card. This card is a mass-produced relic from the 'Junk Wax' era of the late 1980s and early 1990s, but remains highly collectible due to the Hall of Fame status of the player depicted.
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Estimated Value
$5 - $12
Basic Information
Category
Sports Memorabilia / Trading Cards
Appraised On
March 11, 2026
Estimated Value
$5 - $12
Item Description
This is a 1989 Donruss baseball trading card featuring Seattle Mariners outfielder Ken Griffey Jr., designated as a 'Rated Rookie'. The card is standard size (2.5 by 3.5 inches) and is housed in a clear protective plastic top-loader case. The design features a purple upper border containing the player's name and position, 'Ken Griffey Jr. OF', and the teal 'Rated Rookie' logo in the upper right. The central photograph displays Griffey in a Mariners home jersey and helmet, holding a bat. The Donruss '89 logo is located in the bottom left corner. The printing exhibits the classic semi-gloss finish typical of late 1980s stock. Regarding condition, the card shows noticeable top-to-bottom centering issues, with the bottom border appearing thicker than the top. The upper right corner as seen through the holder appears slightly soft. The protective top-loader itself shows significant clouding, scratches, and minor damage at the corners, which may obscure the true surface condition of the card. This card is a mass-produced relic from the 'Junk Wax' era of the late 1980s and early 1990s, but remains highly collectible due to the Hall of Fame status of the player depicted.
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