The only thing keeping Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. from catching Lou Gehrig for the all time consecutive games streak was a labor war between the owners and players that ultimately doomed the finish of the 1994 season and the beginning of the 1995 season. Ripken played in 112 games in 1994, hitting 13 home runs, driving in 75 and maintaining a solid .315 average. Coming directly from the personal collection of Cal Ripken, Jr., this Louisville Slugger P72 model bat was used by Ripken during the 1994 season. This bat displays outstanding game use and is un-cracked. There are numerous ball marks, stitch impressions and white leather scuffs present on the barrel. There is also some slight checking or grain swelling from repeated ball contact on the back barrel. There is a heavy coating of pine tar on the handle and a white Orioles sticker is affixed to the barrel that has “Game 94” handwritten in black marker. This bat comes directly 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 (1B19733) for the game use and has been given the highest possible grade of GU 10.

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