This presented Rawlings shortstop glove was used by Cal Ripken Jr. during his historic 1995 season and comes directly from his personal collection. Ripken Jr. would bat .262 with 71 runs scored, 144 hits, 17 home runs and 88 RBI to earn an All-Star selection during a season that saw Ripken Jr. enter the record books. Ripken Jr. made history on September 6, 1995 against the California Angels when he appeared in his 2,131st consecutive game and surpassed what many believe was the unbreakable record previously set by Lou Gehrig, earning the nickname “The Iron Man.”

This Rawlings shortstop glove used by Cal Ripken Jr. during his historic 1995 season was constructed of Rawlings top grade “Heart of the Hide” tanned steer hid and is bound with tanned rawhide laces. The web is a pro-style single post double T-bar with a closed “Fastback” with finger “Holster” back and an adjustable wrist strap. The Rawlings red label with white lettering embroidered is on the wrist. “Cal Ripken Jr” is embroidered in black on the outside thumb of the glove. “RAWLINGS” is stamped on the inside palm in black. The glove displays outstanding game use with wear on the pocket, web face, and throughout the body of the glove. The game used Rawlings shortstop glove used by Cal Ripken Jr. during his historic 1995 season where the “Iron Man” broke Lou Gehrig’s record for consecutive appearances in a game comes with a signed LOA from Ripken and a LOA from PSA/DNA (1G00705) for the game use.

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