Growing up in the late 1980's, there was nothing more that my friends and I would rather pull from a pack than a Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card.

But which one?​

There were so many different ones produced by so many different companies that it was hard to pick a favorite.

Just look at the title of this article: 138 different Ken Griffey Jr. rookie cards?​

That tells you all you need to know about just how much the card market ballooned in the late 1980's with massive print runs.

Regardless, these cards will always hold a special place in the hobby and some of them are surprisingly still worth quite a bit.

In this article we'll take a look at the following types of Griffey rookies:

• Mainstream Issues
• Food Issues
• Oddball Issues
• Unlicensed Issues

Let's jump right in!

The Babe Ruth autograph is arguably the single most desired signature to own in the entire hobby.

After all, Ruth is the most recognizable player in the history of the game...

He's a baseball icon.

And that's why collectors will pay big bucks to own practically anything with his signature on it.

In this guide we'll cover the following key things you need to know when buying or selling memorabilia autographed by the Sultan of Swat:

• Variations
• Rarity
• Authenticity
• Value
• Preservation

The 1980 Topps Rickey Henderson rookie card is one of the most recognizable and sought after cards of the 1980's.

Sadly, few cards printed in the 1980's are worth anything these days.

But this is definitely one of them...

In mint condition, this card can go for big bucks.

And in this guide we'll discuss everything you need to know about collecting Rickey Henderson rookie cards.