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 signed this ROAL Rawlings Official American League Baseball (Bobby Brown President). Certificate of Authenticity from Athlon Sports Collectibles. Exact ball as shown/toned/sold as is/no returns.