Ken Griffey Jr.
2001 SP Base Buy Back Autograph #100
Card Snapshot: This 2001 Upper Deck SP (Base) card features Ken Griffey Jr. during his tenure with the Seattle Mariners. Card number #100. This is the coveted Buy Back Autograph parallel variation with a printrun of 0/0. Includes official certified autograph.
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| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Player | Ken Griffey Jr. |
| Season | 2001 |
| Team | Seattle Mariners |
| Manufacturer | Upper Deck |
| Brand | SP |
| Theme | Base |
| Variant | Buy Back Autograph |
| Card Number | 100 |
| Serial / Print Run | 0 / 0 |
| Rookie Card | No |
| Memorabilia | No |
| Autograph | Yes |
📈 Market Value & Price History
Confirmed sales (eBay / PSA / Fanatics / Self-Purchase)
| Date | Grade | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-04-20 | Raw | $41.00 | eBay |
📊 Collector Insights & Card Highlights
🏆 Hobby Significance
Upper Deck SP was the premier premium brand of the 90s. With its thicker card stock and elegant design, it offered a luxury feel that stood out from standard packs.
⚒️ Card Technology
Certified Autograph: This card features an authentic signature, signed directly by the player. In the early 90s, these were rare 'Chase' cards, often falling at odds of 1 in 1,000 packs or more. Trading Card Manufacturing: Traditional trading card manufacturing involves multiple layers of printing and finishing. Even standard base cards from this era often featured premium UV coatings and high-quality card stock that was revolutionary at the time.
📈 Player Performance & Team
National Baseball Hall of Fame (2016). 13x All-Star, 10x Gold Glove winner, 1997 AL MVP with Seattle, and 630 career home runs.
⚾ MLB Era & Pop Culture
MLB Baseball Autograph & Relic Era: Premium certified signatures and authentic game-used memorabilia preserved for baseball collectors.
🔗 Collector Reference Profiles & History
Collector Sentiment
Collector FAQs
Why is this 2001 SP Base Buy Back Autograph card significant?
Featuring a certified signature guaranteed by Upper Deck, it bridges authentic player memorabilia with high-end card design.
How rare is this specific card?
This card is serially numbered 0 out of a total print run of 0.
Is this a Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie Card?
No, this card was released during the 2001 season, which was not Ken Griffey Jr.'s debut season.
Is the autograph authentic?
Yes, this card features a manufacturer-certified autograph guaranteed by Upper Deck.