Iconic 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card stands test of time

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Iconic 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card stands test of time

Iconic 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card stands test of time