Description: This Newspaper Bundle contains separate newspapers depicting three different milestones during Cal Ripken's career: Consecutive Games Played Streak, Consecutive Games Played Streak Ending and his 3,000th hit.The Orioles shortstop plays in his 2131st consecutive game breaking Lou Gehrig’s record. Front page of paper has banner headline with color photo. Sports section has huge “2131” headline with great color photo of Ripken during Camden Yards ceremony plus six pages of coverage. Additional “Iron Will” commemorative section contains 24 more pages about Ripken and the streak. Newspaper is from 1995.For the first time since May 30, 1982 the Orioles’ infield does not include Ripken, who quietly ends his MLB record at 2632 consecutive games played. Front page of paper features headline with large color photo, related text. Sports section has nice color photo, game lineup card, statistics, and many feature articles. Ripken is replaced by rookie 3B Ryan Minor as Orioles lose to the NY Yankees 5-4. Newspaper is from 1998.Ripken lines a single to centerfield off Minnesota’s reliever Hector Carrasco and becomes the 2nd Player to reach 3000 hits. Front page of paper has large, centered numeric “3000” with color action of historic hit. Sports section features larger color photo of the Oriole third-baseman, text Testimonials, statistics, etc. Ripken has three singles as Orioles defeat the Twins 6-4 at Minnesota. Newspaper is from 2000.Original first edition newspaper. Your souvenir edition is packaged in extra-strength polyethylene for protection against damage and moisture. The cardboard divider keeps the pages flat, preventing wrinkling and creasing. Many more teams, events and player newspapers are available.
Price: 40 USD
Location: Sugar Grove, Illinois
End Time: 2024-09-26T01:07:14.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
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