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 Rawlings Official 1998 All Star Logo Baseball (Selig). Full blue sweet spot signature. Limited Edition 246/350. Ball is toned, sold as is. Goldin Sports Hologram & Athlon Sports Collectibles Certificate of Authenticity. Image of actual item in stock - as shown