Cal Ripken Jr. built a legendary 21-year career with the Baltimore Orioles, capturing two AL MVP Awards and earning 19 All-Star selections along the way. Known as "The Iron Man," Ripken famously broke Lou Gehrig's supposedly unbreakable record by playing in 2,632 consecutive games. This baseball features three-dimensional pop art embellished with genuine crystals by Charles Fazzino, one of today's premier sports artists known for his exciting, energetic, and detailed style. Hand-signed by Ripken and inscribed "HOF 2007" to commemorate his Hall of Fame induction, this piece was obtained under the auspices of the Major League Baseball Authentication Program and can be verified by its numbered hologram at MLB.com.