Cal Ripken Fake or Real?

[isaac2004]

On a side note, that Ripken is awfully bad. I have never seen the C so big

[roarfrom34]

while i'm not sure if the actual ball was game used in the record breaking game, the Ripken signature on it is a legit one

[kengoldin]

Cal sig is good
It is possible that the ball was from the game
Dozens were used in that game and I can tell you from personal experience there were multiple groups saving them, the umps, the orioles, and groundskeepers.
Clark rubbed up many balls after having cal sign them, however I would feel a bit more comfortable with all 4 ump sits and a letter NOT from al Clark
However, the value, if real, is about 1/3 of his asking price

EDIT: just saw ball came with AL CLARK letter
I would not touch the Al Clark letter as likely it is a normal ball signed by Ripken then rubbed up after the game

[novakjr]

I'm with Ken on this one. I like Cal sig. Plus, there is still a chance that the ball is real.. Sure the guys started selling unused ones, but you gotta think it was only possible because they'd originally started with legit ones..

[Scott Garner]

I agree with both Ken and David, but why chase anything that Al Clark is involved in? Clark was prosecuted for selling fake items from Ripken's 2131 game.

The guy was a proven crook, and since we'll never really know, spend your money elsewhere. I wouldn't touch it with a 10 foot pole, IMHO.

[coachdude2]

I hope that no one bites at that offer!!! I agree with Scott that I would not touch it. I'm just glad that I have one with a letter from Dan Morrison and PSA/DNA

www.baseballfinds.com

[novakjr]

I agree though, I Definitely wouldn't touch it at that price...The umpire signatures are a nice touch, but I wouldn't pay much more than the typical price of a Ripken signed ball.