1989-90 Upper Deck Mookie Blaylock Rookie Card #1
Mookie Blaylock · Upper Deck · Rookie Card
Player
Mookie Blaylock
Set
1989-90 Upper Deck Basketball
Year
1989
Card #
1
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint)
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10 - $15, PSA 8: $20 - $30, PSA 9: $50 - $75, PSA 10: $250 - $400
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card range between $1 and $3. PSA 8 examples regularly trade around $20.
Description
This is the iconic card #1 from the groundbreaking 1989-90 Upper Deck basketball set, featuring point guard Mookie Blaylock of the Atlanta Hawks. The card showcases a dynamic action shot of Blaylock going up for a dunk in front of a packed crowd. It includes the distinctive gold foil 'ROOKIE CARD' banner across the top and the special 'Breakaway Threats' subset logo in the lower-left corner.
Key Features
Card #1 in the inaugural 1989-90 Upper Deck basketball set, true rookie card of a stellar defensive point guard, features the classic high-gloss finish and gold foil hologram features that revolutionized the hobby in 1989.
Authenticity Indicators
Clear Upper Deck hologram on the reverse, crisp font and photo quality consistent with authentic 1989 production standards. Confidence is High.
Flaws to Note
Slight corner softening typical of vintage Upper Deck glossy cards, potential minor surface scratching common with the high-gloss coating of this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC
Selling Tips
Due to the low raw value of this specific card in standard condition, it is not recommended to pay for professional grading unless pristine. Sell raw as a lot or list individually on eBay using standard bubble mailer shipping.