The 1989 Upper Deck Baseball Card Complete Set is a hand-collated 800-card complete set from Upper Deck's inaugural MLB baseball release — one of the most historically significant sets in the entire hobby, widely credited with revolutionizing the trading card industry with premium card stock and photography.

Product Overview

• Manufacturer: Upper Deck Company
• Year of Release: 1989
• Total Card Count: 800 Cards (Complete Set)
• Card Dimensions: Standard trading card size (2.5" x 3.5")
• Condition: Excellent — hand-collated and double-checked, shipped in numerical order
• Configuration: All 800 cards shipped in numerical order in a standard white box

Set Content & Key Cards

The 1989 Upper Deck Baseball set is anchored by one of the most iconic cards in hobby history alongside a deep roster of MLB's biggest stars:

• Ken Griffey Jr.: Seattle Mariners outfielder — Hall of Famer and one of the most beloved players in baseball history in his landmark debut card, widely regarded as one of the most important cards of the modern era
• Randy Johnson: Montreal Expos pitcher — Hall of Famer and five-time Cy Young Award winner in his debut card
• Gary Sheffield: Milwaukee Brewers infielder — nine-time All-Star in his debut card
• Nolan Ryan, George Brett, Rickey Henderson: Hall of Fame veterans featured throughout the 800-card checklist

Collectibility Note

The 1989 Upper Deck Baseball Complete Set is a landmark release that changed the hobby forever. Anchored by the Ken Griffey Jr. debut card, it remains one of the most collected and recognized sets in baseball card history — essential for any serious vintage baseball collector.

Box image is a stock photo. You will receive your set in a plain white box.