Cal Ripken, Jr. was the undisputed star of the Orioles by 1990. His bat coupled by his flawless fielding made him one of the American League's most exciting players. At the time this glove was used by him, Cal was joined on the Orioles by his father Cal, Sr., a coach and his younger brother Billy - in fact both Ripken boys hit 28 doubles that summer, tying for the team lead. This offered Rawlings PRO 6-HF model glove was used by Cal Ripken, Jr. during the 1990 season. This glove displays outstanding game use with substantial wear being shown on the pocket, web face and throughout the body of the glove. The tips of the fingers are scuffed as would be expected from Ripken playing shortstop in every game of the 1990 season. On the back of the pinky finger is “RIPKEN”, which has been handwritten in black marker.

The glove was constructed of Rawlings top grade “Heart of the Hide” tanned steer hide 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 is on the wrist and the year code on the glove “SEB01” indicates the glove was manufactured in 1989, but used by Ripken during the 1990 season. “1990” is handwritten in black marker on the tip of the outer index finger. This glove has been signed by Ripken in black marker on the outside middle finger. This comes directly from the personal collection of Cal Ripken, Jr and a signed LOA from Cal will accompany this glove. Additionally, there is a LOA from PSA/DNA (1G00664) for the game use.

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