Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 144:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! Cal Ripken Jr. Autographed 3,000 Hits Commemorative Baseball with PSA DNA Authentication
This is a commemorative baseball autographed by Baltimore Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr. to celebrate his 3,000th career hit. The ball features a distinctive split-tone black and white surface with gold-colored stitching. One panel displays a full-color graphic of Ripken Jr. in his Orioles uniform alongside stylized 3000 and HITS text. Another panel contains a detailed printed inscription noting that in the year 2000, Ripken Jr. became the 24th member of the elite 3,000 Hit Club and joined a group of only seven major leaguers to reach both 3,000 hits and 400 home runs. The ball is marked as part of a Limited Edition of 10,000. Cal Ripken Jr. has signed the ball in ink on a white panel. The item is professionally authenticated by PSA/DNA and includes a matching tamper-evident hologram sticker and a Certificate of Authenticity card.
Certification Number: AE23050.
Condition report:
The baseball is in excellent condition. The autograph is bold and clear with no signs of fading. The printed graphics and descriptive text are crisp and well-preserved. There are no visible scuffs, marks, or discoloration on the ball surface. The PSA/DNA sticker and Certificate of Authenticity card are both present and intact.
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