1982 Fleer Cal Ripken Jr.

I could have started with Aaron and worked my way down to Yount. But, I figured I'd start with my favorites and then work in a real haphazard way. So with out further ado, we will start with my absolute favorite of all time: Cal Ripken Jr. For the entirety of my childhood I figured I would be his replacement. Sadly, that didn't happen. I should have trained with Miguel Tejada's trainer and then I might have had a shot...

But, I digress. Let's begin with Cal Ripken Jr. In my entire collecting career I've only had one single Cal Ripken Jr. RC and that is the 1982 Fleer #176. I'll be honest, I know that the 1982 Topps Traded is the most valuable, the 1982 Topps is the most recognizable and that both the Donruss and the Fleer Versions are the least desirable, but my favorite of the lot is the Donruss. I've never had that one though, so I start with the 1982 Fleer.

I love this card. I love the early Fleer sets and to have my favorite player in it is all the more better. My card has sharp edges and good centering. The picture is fuzzy but I think that is the photographer's fault not the printers. But, that being said, it is a great condition of the card that is a year older than me!