2 #12 (1 of 25,000), Ballstreet Magazine Insert Vol. The 1980 Charlotte Os minor league set produced by WBTV in 1980 marked the first year that Ripken Jr. was featured on a baseball card. This one is particularly nice because while there's a fantastic photo of Cal on the front, there's a very goofy one on the back just begging to be memed. Ripken is most remembered for his consecutive games streak of 2,632 games spread over 17 years. 2 No. Copyright 1999- The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Cal Ripken Jr. the last time we updated. 1980 WBTV Charlotte. 7. He started when cards were still printed on cheap cardstock, with images that pale in comparison to today's photos. Playing Cards Aces Oversize Square Variation (2 5/8 x 3 5/8 - 9 of Diamonds), U.S. Shop COMC's extensive selection of cal ripken jr. baseball cards from 2023. Even with A-Rod's decreased love in the hobby in recent years, this is still one of the best autographs of the 1990s. They are all like that. Humble Beginnings: Most of Cal Ripken Jr.'s First Baseball Cards Were Destroyed May 31, 2020 By Chris Dishman It's May 30, 1980, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Remember pulling the 1992 Topps Ripken in gold (which were one per box back then, super rare). Sure, they lack the fame of brands like Topps and Upper Deck, but they are also the pre-rookie card. With literally thousands to choose from, not everyone will agree as everyone has different criteria for what makes a classic card. He also had 3,184 hits and 1,695 RBIs. A PSA 10 gem mint condition is affordable to many collectors. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. returned too many results. As a result, many collectors were clamoring to get their hands on this particular card because it features the signatures of two baseball legends. Im Bruno Breen and I have over 5000 cards and counting! The cards front contains a white border with a picture of Ripken Jr. posing with a bat held over his right shoulder. She also enjoys creative writing, content writing on nearly any topic (particularly business and lifestyle), because as a lifelong learner, she loves to do research and possess a high skill level in this area. Cal Ripken Jr. holds a special place in the baseball card world. PRICES POP APR REGISTRY SHOP WITH AFFILIATES Condition Census Prices By Grade 1991 TOPPS DESERT SHIELD 150 CAL RIPKEN JR. Our picks for the most valuable baseball cards that are still potentially up for sale: Pick Up The Latest Sports Cards From Topps Now 5. Cal Ripken Jr.'s baseball cards are available in at least 38 sets. The front of the card contains the same basic design as the 1980 Charlotte Os WBTV minor league card, except that the border/background is orange instead of blue. 1992 Upper Deck #1 Cal Ripken Jr.: This card, which features Ripken in a Baltimore Orioles jersey, is considered one of the most iconic Baseball Cards of all time. The set also introduced collectors to the Refractor, a staple that remains today. Still, the photo is pretty good. 1993 Topps Finest Baseball is one of the most popular sets of the modern era. Of course, diamonds are, Read More The Five Most Expensive Types of Rocks in the WorldContinue, In most instances, buying something to read is relatively cheap and people buy books for either educational or recreational purposes. Her academic degrees include AA social Sci/BA English/MEd Adult Ed & Community & Human Resource Development and ABD in PhD studies in Indust & Org Psychology. Ripken was one of 25 cards handed out randomly. Buy from many sellers and get your cards all in one shipment! They featured players who either switched teams or made their major league debut during the season. Fleer entered the market along with Donruss in 1981. Considered to be the top minor league baseball cards of the 1980s, there are two versions of the 1980 Charlotte O's Cal Ripken. 1980 Charlotte O's Cal Ripken Jr. The card contains the same design as the regular 1991 set, except that a golden emblem is displayed in the top right of the card with the words Operation Desert Shield in honor of the war effort. Pinnacle wasnt around for very long, but they had a noticeable impact on the scene. There are a couple of different reasons why this card is fairly valuable. Like his other two official rookie cards, there is no shortage of 1982 Donruss Cal Ripken Jr. cards. The Ironman is pictured by himself in an iconic pose on a card that is much rarer than his three official rookie cards. Considering how long ago this was and the fact that these cards are typically not as sturdy as many of the commercially produced products, they are extremely rare. We looked for cards that were iconic, stand out, have strong value and have withstood the test of time. If youre lucky enough to find one, you can usually get a fairly decent price for it even if its not in the best condition. 1995 Emotion Timeless Cal Ripken Jr. #14 This card was not in packs. The specialty Cal Ripken Jr. rookie card is a rare find and will command a pretty high price in PSA 9 and PSA 10 conditions. You cant tell the story of baseball cards without Upper Deck, which revolutionized the game with premium card stock and brighter, crisper photos. Sort by manufacturer, model, year, price, location, sale date, and more. Who's going to turn down a Ripken rookie? The thing that might really surprise you about a lot of Cal Ripken Jr. cards is that they dont sell for as much as you might think they would. Buy: $14.49. 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Because the Charlotte Os Police version is even rarer than the WBTV version, with some estimating that as few as 50 of these cards are still in existence. But you can't hold either of those things in your hands. There are still some decent examples out there, but there are fewer of them around each and every day. Pictures of Bonner, Ripken Jr., and Schneider are listed left to right. ), Sports Heroes Feats & Facts - Record Book #077 Pkt.56c variation (?? Even if you didnt know who Ripken was at the time, you could get excited and start dreaming of the future. Numbered to 5,000 copies, the Leaf card is the first certified autograph card from the Ironman. The folks at Donruss must have caught him on a rough day for his rookie card photo shoot. From a large estate of a life long collector. A baseball card checklist for Cal Ripken, Jr. that includes every baseball card in our Baseball Card Database. Below are the top 8 Cal Ripken Jr. baseball cards that collectors should target and some extra memorabilia items. Now, this is what Im talking about. Watch: Cal Ripken Jr. Cal Ripken Jr. (1991 Donruss) Details More Photos of 1991 Donruss: Cal Ripken Jr. #52 Baseball Cards Cal Ripken Jr. prices (Baseball Cards 1991 Donruss) are updated daily for each source listed above. Rookie Baseball Card PSA 6. This is followed by key moments in the consecutive games streak. For those who havent seen a Topps 2020 card before, it's a new set released this year that lets artists create their very own takes on some of the most iconic cards from the brand's history. AZSports (162) $14.99 FREE shipping Infamous Billy Ripken F@ck Face Card Procards99 (478) $19.99 $24.99 (20% off) 1992 Donruss 1991 AL MVP Cal Ripken Jr #BC1 Baltimore Orioles Baseball Card Zoes123Shop $35.00 Ripken was voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on his first ballot on January, 9, 2007. The front of the insert card shows Ripken Jr. swinging the bat during a game, with his name and position listed across the bottom. And sure, the most historically significant ones will be in here, but baseball cards are also great because of timeless photography, eye-catching designs and a sense of fun and whimsy. Cal Ripken Jr. Calvin Edwin Ripken Jr. Born: August 24, 1960 in Havre de Grace, Maryland, USA Total Cards: 140 National Baseball Hall of Fame (2007) Tweet Overview | Cards | Contributors | Favorites | Filters | Forum | Gallery | Card Rankings | Collection Summary Establishing himself as a great all-around player who excelled at both offense and defense. 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. Ripken's prime coincided with the hobby's Junk Wax Era and the mid-90s insert boom. Just look at the size of that phone Cal is using in the dugout! 2 No. Minor League cards dont get the respect they deserve. Still, thanks to this card, we know that by 1992 it had become a big enough draw that Cal's Topps card featured him pictured with Gehrig's statue inside Yankee Stadium's monument park. Cal Ripken Jr. was one of the best infielders of the 1980s and 1990s. There are new Ripken cards still being printed, too. While all the other knockoff brands were just baseball cards without the MLB license, this one skips all that and gives us the furry, hilarious little wonders we all wanted to see. With an estimated 100 of these cards still in existence, even lower-graded versions of the card are very valuable. https://youtu.be/aYZrv5WDE60Video cant be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: TOP 20 Cal Ripken Jr. Cal Ripken Jr Watch, Scoreboard Brand, 1996 Vintage, In baseball Case, Limited Edition #1794 of 2500, Leather Bank, Japan Movement, From The Tuffton Group Inc., Used Not tested, Sells As is, Item Located in Cordova Ne Specifications General Manufacturer CAL RIPKEN JR Model COLLECTIBLE WATCH Condition Used Quantity 1 Stock Number 114 Thanks to the timing and length of his career, he played through the peak of the baseball card industry. This is a favorite among collectors and fans alike, largely because the card features a chromium design. Try a more specific search to refine the results. You cant do better than this. The Pete Rose card and Lee Smith rookie are also highly desired but Ripken's card still holds the top spot without a doubt. Visit the card to see the entire set. MVP #NNO, Broder Singles - Sports Stars USA Gold Signature #NNO, Broder Singles - Stars of the Baseball Universe #NNO (Ken Griffey Jr/Frank Thomas/ Nolan Ryan/Bo Jackson/Cal Ripken Jr), Allen Kaye Sport Card News Magazine Insert #20 (1 of 60,000), Allen Kaye Sport Card News Magazine Insert #30 (1 of 60,000), Ballstreet Magazine Insert Vol. Learn how to search faster and find your cards. If youre fortunate enough to have one in good condition, you might be able to make close to $6,000 from it, as you can see from this particular example. CAL RIPKEN JR. PSA 7 1982 TOPPS BASEBALL #98T ROOKIE BALTIMORE ORIOLES RC 5643 $122.50 (10 Bids) End Date: Wednesday 03/01/2023 22:46:00 EST Bid now | Add to watch list Baltimore Orioles' Cal Ripken Jr. 1982 Donruss Rookie Card (great centering) $17.95 ( 1 Bid) End Date: Thursday 03/02/2023 20:35:09 EST Bid now | Add to watch list