For the first time ever, Topps will offer certified autographed trading cards of future Hall of Famer Ken Griffey, Jr. in its 2012 baseball card products.
After helping jump start Upper Deck as a viable competitor in the late 1980s and early 90s, Griffey stayed under contract with the California card maker for his entire playing career. However, with Upper Deck no longer owning an MLB license, Topps was able to come to terms on a contract that will have Griffey signing cards for its products.
Griffey's first autograph offerings will appear in collector favorites 2012 Topps Tribute and 2012 Gypsy Queen.
Griffey, Jr. made his Topps Rookie Card appearance in 1989 as part of the company's year-end Traded Series Box Set. And 15 years prior, his father Ken Griffey, Sr., made his Topps debut in 1974.
According to Beckett, Griffey's autograph appears on more than 1,100 different cards issued since his pro debut and more than 13,000 cards featuring his image have been created.
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 1988 Vermont Mariners ProCards NNO Ken Griffey Jr AUTO B34477 $99.97 Time Remaining: 5h 56m Buy It Now for only: $99.97 |
 KEN GRIFFEY JR 2008 UD SUPER JERSEY GAME WORN AUTO 25 $249.99 Time Remaining: 6h 39m Buy It Now for only: $249.99 |
 2012 Topps MLB Baseball GOLD RUSH 53 Ken Griffey Jr AUTO 5 25 wrapper redemption $398.75 Time Remaining: 8h 27m Buy It Now for only: $398.75 |
 KEN GRIFFEY JR 2007 UD ULTIMATE COLLECTION AUTO JERSEY 3 15 SP REDS $169.95 Time Remaining: 9h 7m Buy It Now for only: $169.95 |
 2007 UD PREMIER CAL RIPKEN Jr KEN GRIFFEY Jr DUAL AUTO Pairings 25 Autograph $151.00 (14 Bids) Time Remaining: 10h 30m |
 2013 TOPPS TRIBUTE KEN GRIFFEY JR MINI TRIBUTE AUTO 25 MARINERS $250.00 Time Remaining: 13h 10m Buy It Now for only: $250.00 |
 1998 Ken Griffey Jr 1991 Upper Deck 5x7 Box Topper Auto Autograph Card Rare $199.99 Time Remaining: 13h 22m Buy It Now for only: $199.99 |
 Ken Griffey Jr Topps Five Star Silver Signatures Auto 86 99 $110.00 Time Remaining: 13h 32m Buy It Now for only: $150.00 |
 KEN GRIFFEY JR FRAMED AUTO PATCH 2003 UPPER DECK 200 CINCINNATI REDS MARINERS $49.99 Time Remaining: 14h 25m Buy It Now for only: $99.99 |
