Cal Ripken Jr.

[steve B]

Originally Posted by timzcardz

Yep, Prinivil blood pressure medicine.

I have a couple of sleeves of the cups, note cubes, pen and pencil set, luggage tags, I think the reflex hammer, 1998 Topps in prinivil folders, advertising pieces, disposable gloves, etc., etc., etc.

I had no idea they made that much stuff for that promotion. I'm also glad someone remembered the name of the medicine before I had to hunt around for my partial sleeve of cups.


I'm really impressed with collections that focus on one player. I've never been able to have that much focus.

[Pat R]

Nice selection Tim. I really like that last game photo with Jeter.

Here's a Nascar pin I have.
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[Peter_Spaeth]

IMO the Streak somewhat unfairly defined him. He was a top 5 and possibly a top 3 SS independent of the Streak.

[1952boyntoncollector]

no coke bottles celebrating the streak?



but seriously Ripken also was known to have more stances than most politicians in his area..

[timzcardz]

IMO The Streak was only ONE of the things that defined him.

He did change the position of shortstop opening the door for players like Jeter and Arod.

3000+ Hits and 400+ HR i pretty defining.

ROY and 2X MVP says something.

All-Star all but his rookie year.

Multiple Gold Glove and silver Slugger awards.


I do think though that The Streak was the single thing that most defined him amongst the casual fan.

[ALR-bishop]

Tim---impressive trove. I do not collect him per se but have all his regular Topps cards, and any of his Topps insert or test issues through 1994. I also have collected Topps Player Tribute issues

[timzcardz]

To add to the things that you will not find on a Ripken checklist anywhere . . .

Beckett cover printing plates (acquired from Beckett through ebay) that I had Cal sign at the 2010 National in Baltimore.

[Bigdaddy]

There is a store in Hampton, VA called "The Tenth Inning". The (previous??) owner is/was a big Ripken fan and had actually issued a publication that chronicled most if not all of his cards and other memorabilia. Though that was some time ago and would not be current as of today.

He may still have some of the pubs available.

[homerunderby]

Pretty sure a list of Ripken, Jeter, Ryan, guys like that could be books in themselves. Either Beckett or Trading Card DB is only going to have 95-98% of what's out there. The interesting stuff is the other few percent.

[whiteymet]

Hi Gang:

I have a friend with an extensive memorabilia collection who is looking to dispose of his group of Cal's items

Please PM if interested and I will get you a list

Thanks!

[smrtn240]

I just found this site which helps out a ton

http://www.calripkenjr.net/p/image-test.html

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[bigfanNY]

Ron I always loved the English's Chicken bucket lids. Very nice with an auto. I might have to have him sign one as well.

Originally Posted by bigfanNY

Ron I always loved the English's Chicken bucket lids. Very nice with an auto. I might have to have him sign one as well.

Thanks I got that back in 84 at card show in Freehold NJ Cal Ripken was signing there

[Gary Dunaier]

Originally Posted by bigfanNY

I always loved the English's Chicken bucket lids.

Never mind the lids - how was the chicken?