Spring Premier Auction 2014
Wed, Apr 30, 2014 08:00PM EDT - Sun, May 18, 2014 12:30PM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 777
LOT OF (2) 1984 AND 1986 CAL RIPKEN JR. BALTIMORE ORIOLES GAME WORN ROAD PANTS (GIORDANO LOA)
Sold for
$3,638.40
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
| $1,500,000 | $150,000 |
Two pairs of 1980's Orioles road gray pants worn by the most durable baseball player in history "Iron Man" Cal Ripken Jr. The MacGregor Sand-Knit manufacturer's tag stamped 'Designed and Tailored Exclusively for the Baltimore Orioles' is sewn inside the orange white and black team-colored waistband of each pair. Same O's color pattern stripe runs vertically outside each leg.
The 1984 pair size 36 is tagged '84 36 27 8 RIPKEN' inside the waistband. There are a few dark spots on the back and a few sweat/dirt stains in the leg area. All buttons intact. Shows excellent wear with pilling on rear end. Comes largely as issued in appropriate game-used condition.
The 1986 pair size 38 is tagged '86-38 29 RIPKEN 8' inside the Orioles team-colored waistband with smeared red marker filling the 'RIPKEN 8' section. More prevalent dark spotting on the back left side. Button missing on right back pocket. Shows heavy wear with pilling on rear end. Comes largely as issued in appropriate game-used condition.
Both 1984 and 1986 were All-Star and Silver Slugger seasons for Ripken. No surprise there being that the Hall of Fame shortstop was named to 19 teams and won 8 Silver Slugger awards in his storied career. Rare chance to get two game-worn Orioles pieces from arguably the greatest shortstop who ever lived.
Includes a Letter of Authenticity from the Orioles Scouting Director Tom Giordano.
The pants in this lot come from the personal collection of longtime MLB executive Tom Giordano. After a very brief playing stint at 2nd base for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1953 Giordano moved on to a coaching managing and scouting career in baseball that is now 66 years and counting (began in 1948 in minor leagues). He was Director of Scouting and Player Development for the Baltimore Orioles from 1976-1987 before moving on to similar baseball operations positions with the Cleveland Indians and Texas Rangers. In 2007 Giordano was named East Coast Scout of the Year.
Payment for your invoice must clear in full prior to shipping. All items will be shipped from SCP Auctions’ Laguna Niguel, CA office in the order that payments are received. Please allow up to three business days following clearance of payment for items to ship. All items will be shipped UPS/FedEx Ground unless you contact us to discuss an alternative shipping method. If you would like your items shipped in a different method, such as UPS/FedEx Next Day or UPSFedEx 2-Day, you must contact our Post Sale Services Manager Veronica Rodriguez by emailing customerservice@scpauctions.com to discuss alternative shipping instructions. Prior to bidding, please be aware of estimated shipping costs, especially for large or heavy lots. You may contact SCP Auctions for any shipping estimates lots you are bidding on or interested in bidding on. If you intend to pick up your items in person at the SCP Auctions office, please call us to schedule. Payment must clear prior to items being available for pick-up.
