This offered bat was used by The Iron Man and Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. during the last stretch of his 2,632 consecutive games played streak. During the 1991-1997 period, Ripken won his second AL MVP Award, and the first of two All-Star Game MVP Awards. This Louisville Slugger model P72 shows outstanding game use with a crack on the handle. There are several ball marks with stitch impressions are on the barrel along with white leather scuffs and slight checking or grain swelling from repeated ball contact. The handle has a light coat of pine tar. This bat comes from the personal collection of Cal Ripken, Jr. and a signed LOA from Cal will accompany this bat. Additionally, there is a LOA from PSA/DNA (1B19749) for the game use and has been given a very high grade of GU 9.5.

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