
Ken Griffey Jr.
1992 • Upper Deck
#650

The 1990 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #156 captures the future Hall of Famer during his formative years with the Seattle Mariners. A foundational card from one of the hobby's most pivotal sets.
1990 • Upper Deck
Major League Baseball • Seattle Mariners
Near Mint
156
New
Shipping Calculated at Checkout
The 1990 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #156 represents a cornerstone card from Upper Deck's landmark debut year. Released when Griffey was establishing himself as one of baseball's brightest young talents with the Seattle Mariners, this card has remained a staple in collections for over three decades. Upper Deck's 1990 set marked a significant shift in the trading card industry, introducing higher production standards and premium card stock that set a new baseline for the hobby. The design and photography reflect the era's aesthetic while maintaining the clean, professional presentation that defined the brand. Collectors pursue 1990 Upper Deck Griffey cards for multiple reasons: completing the set, building Griffey portfolios, or investing in cards from the early stages of one of baseball's most celebrated careers. Whether you're a Mariners fan, a Griffey enthusiast, or a vintage card investor, this card holds relevance across collecting categories. SuperCatch offers access to multiple copies in varying conditions, allowing you to find the right fit for your collection or investment strategy.
Last Listing Activity 3 days agoCreate a listing from this sports-card catalog entry and use the same product details as a starting point.
See how many public collections currently include this card.
0 collectors have this card
The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
The player, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Production details and format-specific attributes.
Material
Card Stock
Language
English
The 1990 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. base card sits at the entry-level tier of his iconic collectible catalog, making it one of the most accessible pieces tied to one of baseball's most celebrated careers. While raw, ungraded copies trade at modest price points, the card's significance as part of Griffey's early Upper Deck run keeps it in consistent demand across all collector demographics. Compared to his 1989 Upper Deck rookie card, this issue trades well below that benchmark but benefits from the same brand prestige and player legacy.
This is a standard base card with no serial numbering, parallel designation, or short print variation, placing it in the high-print-run tier with widespread availability across the hobby. Population reports for graded copies show a large volume of PSA and BGS submissions, reflecting decades of collector interest, though gem mint examples still command a meaningful premium over mid-grade copies. The lack of scarcity mechanics means condition is the primary value driver, with PSA 10 and BGS 9.5 copies separating significantly from their lower-grade counterparts.
Griffey's Hall of Fame status and cultural footprint in the hobby provide a durable floor for this card, with collector nostalgia and generational crossover appeal sustaining long-term demand. However, with only one active listing currently available, market liquidity is thin, which can distort short-term pricing signals and complicate exit strategies for investors. Grading submission trends for this issue remain steady rather than accelerating, suggesting the card is in a mature, stable phase of its market cycle rather than an active momentum window.

1992 • Upper Deck
#650

2012 • Topps
Allen & Ginter • #212

1998 • Topps
#479

1990 • Fleer
#513

2022 • Topps
Gallery • #94