Bidspirit auction | 1989 Ken Griffey Jr. Donruss

1989 Ken Griffey Jr. Donruss Rookie Card #33 - The 1989 Donruss Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card, one of the most sought-after modern baseball cards from the junk era. Griffey was the Seattle Mariners' first overall pick in the 1987 June amateur draft and debuted professionally in 1987, batting .320 with 14 home runs and 40 RBIs in 53 games at Bellingham before earning promotion. The back text notes his recovery from a serious 1988 neck injury—a stress fracture of the vertebrae that sidelined him nearly two months—and projects his trajectory toward stardom after ”barely 1 1/2 seasons of minor league ball.” Card shows th future Hall of Famer in his iconic blue Mariners uniform, helmeted and ready. This is the raw, ungraded version in a clear protective sleeve, presenting as typical for 1988 Donruss stock. An essential piece for any serious baseball card collector building a complete modern rookie set or focusing on The Kid's entry into the hobby.