1989 Upper Deck Baseball Card Factory Sealed Set
The 1989 Upper Deck Baseball Card Factory Sealed Set is the complete factory sealed set from Upper Deck's landmark 1989 baseball release — the first year of Upper Deck baseball cards and one of the most significant sets in the modern hobby, factory sealed in original Upper Deck packaging, never opened.
Product Overview
- Manufacturer: Upper Deck
- Year of Release: 1989
- Set Size: 800 cards (complete factory sealed set)
- Card Dimensions: Standard trading card size (2.5" x 3.5")
- Condition: Factory sealed in original Upper Deck packaging, never opened
Set Content & Key Cards
The 1989 Upper Deck set revolutionized the hobby with premium card stock and photography, and features one of the most iconic debut classes ever assembled:
- Ken Griffey Jr.: Seattle Mariners outfielder — Hall of Famer in his most iconic debut card; the key card of the set and one of the most valuable cards of the era
- Randy Johnson: Montreal Expos pitcher — Hall of Famer in his debut card
- Gary Sheffield: Milwaukee Brewers infielder — nine-time All-Star in his debut card
- Nolan Ryan: Texas Rangers pitcher — Hall of Famer in a key card
Collectibility Note
The 1989 Upper Deck set is the most important inaugural set in the modern hobby — anchored by the Ken Griffey Jr. #1 debut card, widely considered the most iconic baseball card of the 1980s. Factory sealed sets in original packaging are among the most sought-after factory sets in the hobby.
Box image is a stock photo. Item is factory sealed in original Upper Deck packaging.