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1982 Donruss Cal Ripken Jr. #405
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The 1982 Donruss Cal Ripken Jr. #405 stands as one of the primary rookie issues for the Hall of Fame shortstop. Graded Gem Mint 10 by PSA, this card represents the highest standard on the grading scale, with a recorded population of 795 copies in this grade. Early Donruss issues are widely recognized for condition challenges, including thin card stock, edge chipping, and frequent centering variance that limit the number of top-grade specimens.
Produced during Donruss's second year of baseball card manufacturing following the opening of the market in 1981, the set holds significant historical placement in modern hobby history. Ripken played 21 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles, winning AL Rookie of the Year honors in 1982, two AL MVP awards in 1983 and 1991, a 1983 World Series title, and making 19 consecutive All-Star appearances. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007 on his first ballot after breaking Henry Lou Gehrig's record by playing 2,632 consecutive games.Show more
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