Goldin Elite Auction Ending May 22-23
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/23/2021
This lot closes on May 23rd, 2021 at 10:00 PM EDT for initial bids.
Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. wore this road gray Baltimore Orioles jersey during the 1996 MLB All-Star Game played at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia. The National League, led by Hall of Famer Mike Piazza, defeated the American League 6-0 in what would be their last victory until 2010. This button-down jersey comes directly from the personal collection of Cal Ripken, Jr. and features “Orioles” and a paraph sewn on across the chest in orange, black and white tackle twill. Ripken’s number “8” is sewn on below in orange and black tackle twill. Black piping runs around the collar and down both sides of the buttons and on the sleeve ends. The Russell Athletic size 48 tag, along with “100% NYLON” and “1” EXTRA LENGTH” flags are sewn on the front left tail, along with a white patch that has “1996” in black. The back of this jersey has “RIPKEN” sewn on in orange and black tackle twill on a matching gray nameplate and his number “8” sewn on below in orange and black tackle twill. The right sleeve has the 1996 All-Star Game patch sewn on, while the left sleeve has the Orioles’ bird logo patch sewn on. This jersey displays light use and comes directly from the personal collection of Cal Ripken, Jr. and a signed LOA from Cal will accompany this jersey.