In 1997, the first 150 of the 1,500 serial-numbered sets came autographed. Why? Many were poorly cut and are very difficult to find in high grades. These baseball cards also have condition issues which can greatly affect the value of the cards. So for his Topps rookie card, Ripken is sandwiched between two guys who played 72 games combined. Throughout his career, Cal Ripken Jr. was one of the games most respected players. Here is a list of some of the best Cal Ripken Jr. rookie cards and their current values.This is another great Ripken card that is much harder to find than the pack issued Ripken rookie. Donruss Elite Passing the Torch dual autographs have long been one of the brand's trademarks. His only rival in this department might be Ken Griffey Jr. On the front it has an action shot of Cal and it says “Donruss Champion” at the bottom. Topps PROJECT 2020 Card 195 - 1982 Cal Ripken Jr. by King Saladeen - Presale $17.99 While there have been lots of great signature combinations, Passing the Torch usually had some of the strongest.

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16 non rookie cards of Baltimore Orioles SS MOB #8 While the shortstop has certified autographs dating back to 1992, most of his signed cards have been released following his retirement.Below, we've compiled a list of ten of the best Cal Ripken Jr. cards ever made. Many of these cards, up to 75%, are off-center. Mines #20of 26I have a Donruss card from 1983. Like its Donruss counterpart, this one falls under the "Rookie Card of an All-Time Great Rule."

Many experts believe this record will never be broken again. They offered jumbo patch swatches when they weren't in as many sets. 1982 Topps Cal Ripken Jr. RC. These sets were not mass produced which makes them much harder to find. All Rights Reserved Ripken finished his career with 3,184 hits including 431 home runs.From a value standpoint, Cal Ripken Jr. is the standard of his generation. It’s the most valuable card from my childhood collection, goes for about $7 on the ebay.I have that same 1991 cal ripken jr limited edition collector series. Because high end graded cards are hard to find the lack of supply will drive prices up in the future. 1992 Topps Baseball has a beautiful shot of Ripken sitting next to the Lou Gehrig monument in Yankee Stadium, looking as classy as ever. Ripken was elected to 19 All-Star games over his amazing career.

He was a two-time American League MVP, 19-time All-Star and World Series Champion. The checklist is broken down in three subsets. The vast majority of Cal Ripken Jr. cards show the Hall of Famer looking like he loves to play baseball. Limited to 34 copies, the patch is bigger than Ripken's picture. His hard work, leadership and great play made him an example for all of his peers. Because the 1980 Charlotte O's WBTV Cal Ripken Jr. is so valuable and it was made with minimal technology, it is prone to counterfeiting. A total of 1,400 sets were produced. Grand slam.


The folks at Donruss must have caught him on a rough day for his rookie card photo shoot.

Cal Ripken Jr. (08/24/60) is a legendary former baseball shortstop and third baseman. Ripken is also well known for breaking Lou Gehrig’s consecutive game streak. The Baltimore Orioles legend has always been a fan favorite. Still, the 1982 Topps Cal Ripken Jr. rookie card remains one of the most popular cards of the decade.Although the flagship card carries the rookie tag, the 1982 Topps Traded Cal Ripken Jr. is the more desirable and much more valuable. He spent the entirety of his 21-season MLB career playing for the Baltimore Orioles and was a 19-time All-Star and a World Series champion in 1983. Barry Larkin, Alex Rodriguez, Cal Ripken Jr. #/1,500 $196.18 2000 Upper Deck Legends - [Base] - Commemorative Collection Without Serial Number #115

Not many.Topps took a break from making multi-player rookie cards in 1983. At the time, Ripken was entering the twilight of his career and Rodriguez was hitting his stride. Ripken's prime coincided with the hobby's Junk Wax Era and the mid-90s insert boom. Most cards are either off-center top to bottom or left to right.
Unfortunately, the his last name is misspelled as "Ripkin." Here is a list of some of the best Cal Ripken Jr. rookie cards and their current values. Here's The vast majority of Cal Ripken Jr. cards show the Hall of Famer looking like he loves to play baseball. $29.00 Cal Ripken Jr. 16 card lot.

Is this a glaring mistake or was this intentional for some reason?This is from 1984 Donruss Champions Today & Yesterday. Unlike the orange-bordered card, the WBTV Ripken has biographical information on the back. The folks at Donruss must have caught him on a rough day for his rookie card photo shoot. 1982 Donruss Baseball Complete 660 Card Set w/ Cal Ripken Jr. Rookie,405 PSA 10? With literally thousands to choose from, not everyone will agree as everyone has different criteria for what makes a classic card. 1982 Donruss Cal Ripken Jr. RC #405. These cards have much of the same condition issues that the Fleer cards have.

These cards have not been as popular with collectors as the Topps cards. We looked for cards that were iconic, stand out, have strong value and have withstood the test of time.Handed out by local law enforcement, the 1980 Charlotte O's Police Cal Ripken Jr. is one of the most coveted minor league issues of all-time. While they're gorgeous and tough to come by, many fail to reach iconic status. Even still, a Cal Ripken Jr. rookie card is a Cal Ripken Jr. rookie card, no matter the pose or face. The cards have a moderately high-end glossy feel.

This is also why these Ripken cards make great investments at the right levels. This record in it self describes the type of player Cal Ripken was.