This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/17/2017
This special commemorative Rawlings Gene Budig Official American League Ball contains a Ripken, Orioles, 8, 2130-2131, logo on its side panel and is signed by Ripken in black ball point ink on the sweet spot. The ball was used in Ripken’s record breaking 2,131st consecutive game and is also signed by all four members of the game’s umpiring crew including: Larry Barnett with a “A.L. #22” inscription, Greg Kosc with “A.L. ump #18,” Dan Morrison who added “A.L. Umpire #34” and Al Clark with a “A.L. ump #24” inscription. Morrison also wrote and signed a letter of authenticity on American League letter head stating: “To whom it may concern: The Cal Ripken Jr. #8 commemorative baseball which accompanies this letter was used on the historic night in baseball history. The baseballs were produced for this special two night event only. On this night Cal Ripken Jr. became baseballs new Iron Man with 2131 consecutive games, passing the Iron Horse, Lou Gehrig. This was truly a special night for baseball, it was a celebration of what baseball is. Dan Morrison, American League Umpire #34”. In addition to Morrison’s LOA the ball is also accompanied by a JSA LOA as well as a MEARS LOA.