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. (Gene Budig President). Cal Ripken, Jr. has hand signed this Rawlings Official MLB Ripken 1981-2001 Retirement Logo Baseball. Full blue logo panel signature as shown, minor side panel tone spots. The item has 3 authentication holograms : Ripken #8, Goldin Sports and MLB Authenticated #AR095390