Cal Ripken Jr Baltimore Orioles 1981 Rochester Game Used Bat MEARS A9.5 1 of 1 For Sale


Cal Ripken Jr Baltimore Orioles 1981 Rochester Game Used Bat MEARS A9.5 1 of 1
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Cal Ripken Jr Baltimore Orioles 1981 Rochester Game Used Bat MEARS A9.5 1 of 1 :
$4500.00

Available for purchase is a Cal Ripken Jr Baltimore Orioles HOF\'er Game Used Bat dating to Cal\'s final minor league season at AAA Rochester in which he was named International League Player of the Year. This bat dates to the dawn of one of the most spectacular and enduring careers in the history of professional baseball. The two-toned bat displays evidence of extensive heavy use including numerous ball marks, deeply embedded stitch marks, cleat marks and a three-inch crack on the handle that has been professionally repaired and is no longer noticable. The number 5 Ripkens uniform number at Rochester is written on the knob in vintage black marker. The bat exhibits heavy game use. Its length is 35 inches current weight 34.5 ounces. The bat is a Hickory two-tone finish. This bat matches factory shipping records to Ripken on 3-19-81 P72 Ash Hickory Finish 35 inch 33 ounce although weight is slightly higher but acceptable.MEARS Authenticated and graded A9.5 on this bat. Please note this bat would have graded a perfect 10 however MEARS will not grade and cracked and or repaired bat a 10. They deduct a .5 point for cracks. Otherwise this bat is a perfect specimen of a game used Ripken bat as exists.This is truly one of the rare holy grail bats ever seen of a modern era 1st ballot HOF\'er dating to the earliest days of his historic career. It is rare for a game used bat of this quality to ever come available. There is only 1 other Ripken bat at this era or earlier graded at a 9 or higher to ever hit the market and that was Cal\'s rookie bat from Bluefield WV which sold for over $16,000 some 10 plus years ago. Once these bats hit private collections they are never seen again.Please ask any questions prior to purchase as all sales are final. Shipping with include USPS Priority and full insurance coverage on the bat.Any reasonable offer will be considered for the bat so please ask.If more photos or any questions are needed please ask.Thanks for looking and be sure to check out my other great Orioles rare and 1 of a kind items.Please note I am currently running this at a very limited time special reduced rate sale price now through December 22nd this is an absolute steal at this price as due to unforeseen circumstances I am forced to liquidate my entire collection.
Thanks for looking The winner will receive the bat all MEARS GRADING AND AUTHENTICATION WORKSHEETS AND A CLEAR UV PROTECTIVE BAT TUBE
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