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. On April 15, 2000 the Orioles played the Twins and Ripken historically had 3 hits and officially getting to 3000 Career Hits. Cal Ripken, Jr has hand signed this Rawlings Official ROAL American League Baseball with April 15, 2000 special postal marked stamp that reads “Minneapolis, MIN April 15, 2000 Cal Ripken Jr.” Limited Edition #193/3000. Signature fade and tone as shown, sold as is. Goldin Sports Hologram and Athlon Sports Collectibles Certificate of Authenticity. Image of actual item in stock - as shown