This lot features the 2003 Topps Tribute Cal Ripken Jr. Perennial All Star Relics Bat #TR-CRB PSA 8! POP 2!

Cal Ripken Jr. was a throwback. He played hard, he played to win, and he played in every game. On May 30, 1982, Ripken began “the streak”— the longest stretch of consecutive games played by anyone in baseball history (2,632), and in the process earned the moniker “Iron Man.” Fellow Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith explained “It is extreme-ly impressive that Cal was able to do something like this while playing shortstop. You have to have size and strength, which he obviously has, you have to have skill and you have to have some luck. I have always thought that shortstops were the best athletes on the field and this just reconfirms that.” 

A 19-time All-Star and two-time American League Most Valuable Player, Cal Ripken redefined the shortstop position. Traditionally viewed as a position from which you wouldn’t expect a lot of offense, Ripken ushered in an era of superstar shortstops that could not only handle the rigors of the position defensively, but regularly hit 20-30 home runs and bat .300. 

Here’s a great looking example of the 2003 game used card here. This beauty has 4 razor sharp corners, 4 exceptional borders and a blazing surface with full gloss, color and clarity. The reverse is crisp and clean with pack fresh background color, near perfect centering and no marks or blemishes of any kind. Buyer adds 2.50 for ship insured, US customers only. Please message with questions. Always combined shipping on multiple purchases. Thanks, and good luck.