Unfortunately for collectors, most of the cards they picked up in 1989 are barely worth the cardboard they're printed on, hence the "Junk Wax Era" moniker. However, a notable outlier is the Upper Deck ...
The 1989 Upper Deck release was not just a set. It was a phenomenon. Though Topps had dabbled in premium offerings (1984 Topps Tiffany, anyone?), it was the 1989 Upper Deck release that represented ...
This article was originally published on www.si.com/collectibles as Ken Griffey Jr.'s Bubble Gum Card is Popping The Hobby. Ken Griffey Jr. is known for his backwards hat, his swagger, the smile, and ...