Shop Cal Ripken Jr. Baltimore Orioles Autographed Baseball - Art by Mike Floyd - Limited Edition #1/8 - LG20382209 - Black in Los Angeles, CA

Pay homage to the lasting impact that Cal Ripken Jr. had on the Baltimore Orioles by picking up this autographed baseball. In addition to the legend's hand-signed signature, this limited-edition item also features striking artwork from Mike Floyd. After being drafted by the Orioles in the second round of the 1978 MLB Draft, Ripken would make his major league debut in 1981 and win AL Rookie of the Year in 1982. The following year, he won his first AL MVP after posting 27 home runs, 102 RBI and 121 runs scored with a .318 batting average. That same season, he helped lead the Orioles to their first World Series title in 13 years. In 1995, Ripken became the MLB's "Iron Man" after surpassing Lou Gehrig as the all-time leader in consecutive games played. By the end of his career, he had accumulated 19 All-Star selections, two AL MVPs, eight Silver Slugger Awards and two Gold Glove Awards. As of 2023, he ranked first in franchise history in home runs, hits, total bases, RBI and numerous other statistical categories. In 2007, he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Commemorate Ripken's superb career for years to come by making this signed ball a part of your collection.