1989 Upper Deck Jack Morris #20
Jack Morris · Upper Deck · Base
Player
Jack Morris
Set
1989 Upper Deck Base Set
Year
1989
Card #
#20
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. While Jack Morris is a Hall of Famer, this is a mass-produced base card from the 'Junk Wax' era. High demand only exists for PSA 10 gem mint copies.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $150-200
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell in 'dollar bins' or in bulk lots for pennies. Recent PSA 9 sales have fluctuated between $20-$30, while PSA 10 copies can reach over $150 due to the difficulty of finding centered copies from this high-gloss set.
Description
This 1989 Upper Deck Jack Morris card features the Hall of Fame pitcher in his classic Detroit Tigers home white uniform mid-delivery. This set was revolutionary for its time, featuring high-quality white paper stock and a full-color photo on the reverse with a hologram for security. The front shows Morris with his signature mustache and high-kick pitching motion against a blurred stadium background.
Key Features
Hall of Fame pitcher, iconic first-year Upper Deck design, featuring the famous anti-counterfeit hologram on the reverse.
Authenticity Indicators
The card features the standard 1989 Upper Deck 'diamond' hologram on the back. The high-quality white card stock is correct for the era and hasn't yellowed. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
The centering is slightly shifted toward the top-right border. There is a visible minor 'ding' or softening on the bottom-right corner. The left edge shows very light white chipping against the dark background of the photo.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold on eBay as part of a Detroit Tigers team set, a HOF lot, or via COMC for individual sales. Only worth selling individually if professionally graded a PSA 10.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is absolutely flawless, as grading fees will far exceed its market value for lower grades. Use 'HOF' and 'Detroit Tigers' in the title. For raw sales, ship via eBay Standard Envelope to keep costs low for the buyer.