With values instilled in him from a deep rooted baseball family, Cal Ripken, Jr. played 21 seasons for the Orioles. A two-time American League Most Valuable Player, he revolutionized the shortstop position and proved to be the most durable everyday player in baseball history. He retired having played in 3001 games (8th all-time), 3,184 hits (13th all-time), 431 career homers (30th all-time) and held or shared 11 Major League or American League fielding records. Ripken was voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on his first ballot on January, 9, 2007. Cal Ripken, Jr. has hand autographed this Official Rawlings ROAL American League Baseball. This is a Canceled Stamp edition to commemorate Ripken’s milestone record for most consecutive games on Sept 20, 1998 Streak. Limited Edition #2021 of 2632. Cal Ripken Jr # 8 Hologram & Goldin Sports Marketing Certificate of Authenticity. Glass Display Case shown IS included