This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/18/2019
Cal Ripken Jr. is one of the most adored players in baseball’s history and author of The Streak, wore this jersey during perhaps the most crucial time of his career. Ripken surpassed Lou Gehrig’s consecutive games record in the 1995 season (September 6). Home white jersey from the ’95 season with “Orioles 8” blazon across the chest. “Ripken 8” on verso. Orioles’ bird patch on left sleeve. “Russell Athletic Diamond Collection [size] 48” tagging on front left tail with [year] “95” tag &”100% polyester” flag tag. The jersey is accompanied by a written document of authenticity from game used expert Dave Miedema. The jersey has a few loose threads, staining on the rear collar, and slight puckering on the numbers and letters.