There are many that believe Ken Griffey Jr. is one of the greatest centerfielders to ever play the game.  Griffey is well known for his power hitting abilities and amazing glove work.  During is great career he was able to win 10 gold glove awards and an MVP title in 1997.  He was elected to the American League All-Star team 13 times.  These are just a few reasons why Ken Griffey collectibles are so popular with baseball fans.

Top Ken Griffey Jr. Collectibles

Now that he is retired many collectors are still buying Ken Griffey Jr. merchandise.  These collectibles make great investments and are still not easy to find due to Jr.’s    incredibly large fan base. He is one of the most popular players in all of sports.  Because of his immense popularity Ken has more than a few collectibles that are worth buying.  Here are just a few to consider.

Ken Griffey Jr. rookie cards – Rookie cards have always been popular with collectors but none more so than Ken Griffey’s.  His 1989 Upper Deck rookie was voted as one of the greatest baseball cards of all-time.  These cards are still very valuable and still very popular.  In some cases Gem MT 10 versions of these cards have sold for more than $1,000.  Prices have dropped a little in recent years but once he gets elected into the Hall of Fame you can expect these great baseball cards to return to the $1,000 mark.

Ken Griffey Jr. Autographs – Autographs have always been popular collectibles.  Griffey did not sign too many autographs other than those in which he encountered fans.  He had no private contracts with card manufacturers or teams.  Because his autographs are not easy to find they sell for a premium compared to other popular players from his era.  Scarcity is one of the driving forces that make autographs so extremely valuable.  Buyers can expect to pay $300-$450 for an autographed Griffey ball.

Griffey has become and iconic figure in baseball which will only increase the demand for his many collectibles.  Fans should be confident that they are making a wise investment when purchasing authentic Ken Griffey Jr. collectibles.