This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/10/2004.
Cal Ripken Jr. joined the ranks of baseball's elite 3,000 Hit Club on April 15, 2000. This commemorative display includes items that celebrate this special occasion. This display includes a limited edition autographed commemorative baseball that is numbered 999/3000 and signed by Ripken in black ballpoint pen. The ball is in mint condition, and has been encased in plastic shrink wrap. Also included is a limited edition color autographed photo of Ripken hitting his 3,000th hit. This photograph is numbered 78/500 and has been signed by Ripken in blue sharpie marker rating a strong 8. Lastly, this display includes a gold embossed "3000" imprinted with Ripken's image, which reads "3,000 HITS", the date, and Ripken's signature. This substantial display measures 16.5" x 19.5" and is 5" deep, as the baseball is set into the display in a silver-tone mitt-shaped stand. Ripken's signatures come with a letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.