Rare to begin with, it's also extremely prone to damage. Ripken was one of 25 cards handed out randomly. According to Ripken in the Minors, the card was given to children when officers went to speak at schools. is one of the most coveted minor league issues of all-time. Handed out by local law enforcement, the 1980 Charlotte O's Police Cal Ripken Jr. Shop for specific cards or check completed sales using the eBay links below. We looked for cards that were iconic, stand out, have strong value and have withstood the test of time. With literally thousands to choose from, not everyone will agree as everyone has different criteria for what makes a classic card. card auctions currently on eBay.īelow, we've compiled a list of the best Cal Ripken Jr. While the shortstop has certified autographs dating back to 1992, most of his signed cards have been released following his retirement. Ripken's prime coincided with the hobby's Junk Wax Era and the mid-90s insert boom. But many will likely view the pair from separate generations. His only rival in this department is Ken Griffey Jr.
Ripken finished his career with 3,184 hits and 431 home runs.įrom a value standpoint, Cal Ripken Jr. He was a two-time American League MVP, 19-time All-Star and World Series Champion.
Even without "The Streak," he would have been a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Ripken is most remembered for his consecutive games streak of 2,632 games spread over 17 years. cards were and are among the most collected in the hobby. His hard work, leadership and great play made him an example for all of his peers. was one of the game's most respected players. His OBP was much higher too.Throughout his career, Cal Ripken Jr. A lot of attention is paid to Ruth’s 1927 season when he hit the magic number of 60 but he out hit and out slugged his ‘27 numbers by a significant margins. There is, of course, the 59 homeruns in 1921, too. That ranks 3rd all-time and is the best since 1900. Not only that, Ruth scored 177 runs also his career high.
That’s probably a product of Gehrig batting fourth in the lineup. That was his career high and ranks 7th of all time A side note, teammate Lou Gehrig drove in more runs than that three times. Ruth only surpassed 400 total bases one other time when he reached 417 in 1927. Ruth had 457 that year which is not only the best of all time but eclipsed second place Rogers Hornsby of 1922 by a huge amount of 27 total bases. The first thing that stuck out at me was the number of total bases. Statistically though, his 1921 season may have been one of his best years in baseball, though.Ī person can judge an offensive season in a lot of different ways but Ruth’s 1921 season had a lot of things that really made it shine. I’ve posted his 1920 card, his 1927 card, and his 1930 card. I displayed this card extra large well, just because.īabe Ruth has the record for the most Monster Cards on The APBA Blog, appropriately so.
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