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1981 - 2001
How I Arrived at the Hobby Score
This card received an 80.5 overall Hobby Score.
The 1982 Topps Cal Ripken Jr. Rookie Card #21 is one of the most instantly recognizable multi-player rookie cards in baseball history. Sharing the cardboard with fellow Orioles Bob Bonner and Jeff Schneider, Ripken is positioned prominently in the middle, but the presence of the other two players has always been a point of debate among collectors.
While not as clean or premium-looking as the solo image on his Topps Traded version, this card holds a special place as Ripken’s flagship rookie within the base Topps set. It was mass-produced like many cards from the era, and PSA has graded well over 30,000 copies, which tempers scarcity-driven demand.
Still, for many collectors, this card represents the nostalgic core of early '80s collecting, and it remains a vital part of any Ripken rookie lineup. The 80.5 score reflects its historical importance, paired with some limitations in visual presentation and print volume.
PSA Price History (January)
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